Magazine programme about Pacific Peoples.
The South Pacific Regional Enviromental Programme has welcomed the
decision by Tonga to maintain a ban on commercial whaling in its waters. A
Japanese based company has appealed to the Goverment to lift its monotorium
so that commercial whaling could go ahead. The cabinet rejected the proposal
and the ban remains firmly in place.
- kaikōrero: Don Stewart/ Deputy Director told Linda Skates that the decision
was a very significant move.
The Principal of the School of Chiropractise Association Dr. Jim Stenier says a
lack of legislations governing Chiropractise in Pacific Island countries has left it open
for abuse by unqualified people claiming to be chiropractors. He told Sam Thompson
that the Pacific Island countries should seriously consider an acting legislation to
govern the practise of chiropractors.
- kaikōrero: Dr. Jim Stenier.
The Enviromental group Greenpeace will be launching an exhibition titled "Return
of the Warrior" it is a ten year commemoration of the work of the "Rainbow
Warrior" and the bombing of the original warrior back in 1985. The exhibition will
also focus on Anti Nuclear Campaign that Greenpeace has been involved with.
Elma speaks with Ella Henry Greenpeace's director about the exhibition.
- kaikōrero: Ella Henry.
Among Pacific Island nations freedom of the press ha s been interpreted in different
ways, a respected Islanders magazine in an editorial has highlighted how some
countries censor and interfer with their media. The superbased Magazine says
some Goverments while proclaiming their respect for free principals would not
tolerate questioning or criticism of their actions.
- kaikōrero: Robin Keith-Ried talks to RNZI Brian Strong about true press freedom.
The Auckland Cook Island Community has got together to form a Trust to address
social issues that has an impact on Cook Islanders living in New Zealand. One
of the Trustees Elizabeth Mitika say the Te Pu'u Trust will be looking at way to
encourage them to take care of their lives and destiny. She explains to Sam
Thompson why the Trust was set up.
- kaikōrero: Elizabeth Mitika.