Activism

Ai Weiwei has been described as the most important artist working today, and an `unsilenceable voice of freedom'. His sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the world. His… Audio

The House was at the vaccine mandate protest this week. Here are some photos from an unusually eclectic event.

Māori voices are being heard loud and clear by the top brass at the UN's COP26 Summit in Glasgow. 

Kiwi climate activists are working with other indigenous delegates to advocate for millions of… Audio

The invisible section of New Zealand society - disabled people - are finally getting their own ministry. It will have a massive task ahead of it.  Audio

Ahead of the COP26 extravaganza, New Zealand is pledging to halve net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

The announcement is being hailed in some quarters as a dramatic gesture, but perhaps also a… Audio

Tearfund's annual name-and-shame of unethical fashion chains leaves out some important factors - such as clothing manufactured in New Zealand.  Audio

Companies are increasingly claiming to be 'eco' - their products are good for the planet - but how true are these environmental claims? And how much is just greenwashing? Audio

This week on Voices, a group of young activists get together to present an interactive timeline on the history of Palestine. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio

Journalists in New Zealand don't tend to get shot or jailed for doing their jobs - but they do face some impediments in collecting information. That's when the Media Freedom Committee is watching.  Audio

In this episode, Kahu engages in wānanga with two kaikōrero advocates who are reimagining justice in Aotearoa - Awatea Mita and Emmy Rakete. Audio

Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters took to the streets in violent clashes with police across Australia during the weekend.

Police have issued more than 500 fines, with most relating to… Audio

Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex. Audio