Eye to Eye with Willie Jackson
Series 4 (36 Episodes)
Series Summary:
Episode 1: Waitangi
Willie Jackson kicks off this year’s first episode of ‘Eye to Eye’ with the controversial topic of Waitangi Day and its relevance as our national day. The panel includes, Maori Party candidate Hone Harawira, Labour MP John Tamhere and constitutional expert Mai Chen.
Episode 2: Welfare - Poverty
As welfare is being examined on both sides of the political fence, this week Willie Jackson looks at poverty, welfare’s underbelly. And joining him on the panel are Green MP Sue Bradford, Dr Michael Reid from the Maxim Institute, Mitch Rakatau and Lindsay Mitchell from the Institute for Liberal Values.
Episode 3: Women on the marae
This episode an all women panel line-up and debate the contentious issue of the role of women on the marae, in the light of Governor-General Dame Sylvia Cartwright’s comments. Willie Jackson will adjudicate between Kiri Potaka-Dewes, Amiria Rereti, Naida Glavish and Tuhipo Kereopa.
Episode 4: Commentary
This episode Willie Jackson’s panel of two Maori and two Pakeha commentators debate Maori current issues; the recent departure of Maori Party strategist Matt McCarten, the future of Te Wananga O Aotearoa and the Kapa Haka festival which will attract thousands this weekend.
Episode 5: Maori Business
In the wake of the Hui Taumata (Maori Economic Summit), Willie Jackson’s panel discuss Maori business; its strengths, its weakness and its future. The panel this week includes Rotorua businessman Mike Tamaki, Paul Morgan, Chairman of the Wakatu Incorporation, ACT MP Ken Shirley and Jock Anderson from the National Business Review.
Episode 6: Maori Media
This week we’re taking a look at Maori broadcasting. This month the second annual Maori media awards will be held in Rotorua. The awards, however, only recognise broadcasts in the Maori language. Radio waatea – decided to boycott these awards as thay felt it was wrong to discriminate against Maori journalists just because their programmes are not broadcast totally in te reo Maori.
Episode 7: Treaty Principles
Since 1986, it’s been in our legislation that Government bodies must operate in a way that recognizes the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The fourth Labour Government brought the Treaty Principles in, and now Winston Peters wants to get rid of them with a new bill that he hopes to get through Parliament. So what are these principles and what is Winston up to? Debating this issue are: Winston Peters MP, Grant Powell, Dail Jones and Atareta Poananga
Episode 8: Hate Speech
This week we debate the issue of hate speech laws. The government is considering anti hate speech laws… although they say that nothing will be finalized this year. Hate speech laws are described by many as laws that restrict “freedom of speech”. But should someone like Brian Tamaki be allowed to make public speeches where he describes homosexuality as a perversion? So what exactly is hate speech? Why should we have laws against it? And why shouldn’t we? Debating this issue are Anjum Rahman, Judith Collins MP, Emily White and Chris Wikaira.
Episode 9: Euthanasia
This week we’re discussing euthanasia. Supporters say people should be able to die with dignity. Those who oppose euthanasia say it’s not that simple. The high profile Terry Shyvo case in America has once again brought this issue into sharp focus. Debating euthanasia are: Naida Glavish, Bobby Newson, Jack Jones and Peter Brown.
Episode 10: Foreshore and Seabed
The foreshore and seabed issue is back in the news. The National Party has just announced its policy. And the first case under the new legislation has been lodged by Whakatohea in the Maori Land Court. A hearing is still a long way off but what does this mean? What good or bad could come from it? Discussing this are, John Tamihere, still the Labour MP for Tamaki Makaurau, John McEnteer the Hauraki claims negotiator, Tariana Turia the co-leader of the Maori Party and Sir Douglas Graham, National’s former Treaty Settlements minister.
Episode 11: Policing
This week we’re discussing the police. Lately the New Zealand Police have had nothing but bad headlines. Major problems with the 111 system, allegations of rape, bad behaviour in South Auckland and Whangarei, serious crimes going un-investigated. Are the New Zealand Police at crisis point?To discuss this are: Greg O’connor from the police association, Denis O’reilly a life member of the black power who’s now working to rid our communities of P, Glenda Hughes, a former detective with the New Zealand police and Cheryl Wright a Maori Warden in Manurewa, South Auckland.
Episode 12: Anzac
This week we commemorate ANZAC day and remember the fighting contribution and sacrifices New Zealanders made in all theatres of war. But what would we do if the call to arms came again? What is our role in international warfare, are we ready to play our part? And has the Maori contribution to the services been properly acknowledged. Donna Awatere Huata, Des Ratima, Hon Mark Burton and Keith Locke MP.
Episode 13: Commentary (Lead up to the election)
Willie Jackson explores questions surrounding Maori leadership this episode. Dr Pita Sharples and Richard Prebble are two of the four-person panel who’ll answer whether Maori leadership is in crisis, who makes up the Brown Table and will leadership be the downfall of Maori?
Episode 14: Kapa Haka
This week we're discussing the haka. It's been big news lately - first a TV current affairs programme said it's part of the problem with Maori men and violence... then the Turks told us they didn't want New Zealanders doing it at Gallipoli for the ANZAC commemoration because it offended them... And in Rotorua some people think it's part of a cultural overkill... Discussing the rights and wrongs of the haka and to look at the place of Maori culture in New Zealand society generally Pita Sharples, Anaru Grant, Russell Judd and David Round.
Episode 15: Immigration
Winston Peters has embarrassed the government with the Iraqi row, and brought immigration to the forefront as a major election issue. Discussing this are Winston Peters, Muriel Newman, Anjum Rahman and Chris Carter.
Episode 16: Budget
Is finance minister Michael Cullen's latest budget the final nail in the coffin of the long-standing Labour/Maori relationship? This week's budget has had a mixed reaction, including accusations that it ignores Maori. To give us a Maori perspective on the budget our guests are John Tamihere, Chris Trotter, Tariana Turia and Rodney Hide.
Episode 17: Drinking Age
This week we are discussing when people should be able to buy and drink alcohol. In 1999 the then National Government lowered the drinking age to 18. Today we look at whether that move was a good ONE. Guests are Nicki Stewart, Matt Robson, Des Ripi and Sue Bradford.
Episode 18: Rugby
The lions are here, and next Saturday they play New Zealand Maori in Hamilton, so we thought it was time to review the place of Maori rugby in New Zealand today. We ask the question should we still have a Maori team – or is it outdated… even separatist? Debating this are Bill Bush, Murray Deaker, Ken Laban and D’Arcy Waldegrave.
Episode 19: Prostitution
It is two years this month since the prostitution reform act became law. It was intended to decriminalise the world’s oldest profession, legalise brothels, make life safer and healthier for sex workers and keep youngsters out of the sex business, but there are reports that 13 and 14 year old girls are selling themselves on the streets of Auckland and Christchurch and even some as young as 10 in South Auckland. Two years on we ask has the prostitution reform achieved what it set out to do? Debating this are Debbie Baker, Karen Ritchie, Peter Brown MP and Metiria Turei MP.
Episode 20: Council Seats
Last year the bay of plenty regional council took advantage of new legislation to set aside seats on the council only for Maori...now Manukau city council is also considering having Maori only seats. the idea was to ensure Maori have a say on local councils….but not everyone agrees with special Maori seats and some even say they are a threat to democracy. Guests are Cr Jami-Lee Ross, Cr Russell Judd, MP Mita Ririnui and Cr Anne Candy.
Episode 21: Wananga
Te Wananga o Aotearoa – the biggest tertiary training institute in New Zealand – has been in the firing line for some time now. There have been allegations of financial mismanagement and bad governance. Now the government is talking about dissolving the Wananga’s council and appointing an independent commissioner to run its affairs. But is the Wananga really the villain that it has been painted? There’s another school of thought that says the Wananga is a victim of its own success. Debating this are Atareta Poananga, Chris Trotter, Ken Shirley MP and Parekura Horomia.
Episode 22: Bro-Reaucracy
New Zealand First has announced a hard line Treaty of Waitangi policy. They want to put an end to what they call race-based policy... axe what they describe as token Maori jobs in the government...and put a seven year deadline on the resolution of all Treaty claims. New Zealand First say they want to achieve equal rather than preferential treatment for Maori...and the way some political polls are going they might just get the necessary edge to pull some of it off. But will their Treaty policy be good or bad for New Zealand? Debating this are Ron Mark MP ,Matthew Hooton, Dale Husband and David Slack.
Episode 23: Smacking Bill
Green mp Sue Bradford has a private member's bill before parliament that would repeal section 59 of the crimes act and remove a parent’s defense of reasonable force if they hit their children. Critics are calling it an “anti-smacking” bill and say it will interfere with the rights of parents to discipline their kids. Supporters say the bill will help reduce child abuse and change our attitude to disciplining children. Discussing this are Sue Bradford, Liz Hartley-Stretch, Richard Worth MP and Tauwehe Tamati.
Episode 24: Māori TV
National’s Maori affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee recently questioned the value in maintaining the Maori television service, and said it would be reviewed if National forms the next government. The channel has been on air for just over a year now, so it seems a good time for us to look at how it’s doing and what its future should be. Debating this are Jim Mather, Rodney Hide, Nevil Gibson and John Tamihere.
Episode 25
The rise in popularity of the Destiny Church has been controversial in New Zealand. The church’s stand against homosexuality and the civil union bill has been widely criticised. But Destiny’s pro-family stance and the church’s work helping people in need at a grassroots community level is not without its supporters. As Destiny moves from being a religious organisation to also having a political arm, we ask the question – is the rise of Destiny good or bad for New Zealand? Bishop Brian Tamaki, Richard Lewis, Georgina Beyer and Chris Trotter.
Episode 26: Pension
The Maori party has set the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that Maori should get the pension earlier because their life expectancy is lower. Critics of the suggestion acknowledge that Maori health and life expectancy is an issue, but say lowering the pension age is not the answer and is in fact, separatist. Debating this issue are Tariana Turia, Naida Glavish, Denis Dutton and Stephen Franks.
Episode 27: Health
As we all know, it’s election campaign time again, and time for us to do a few special programmes looking at key issues and key people. The election issue topping the list of what people say concerns them most is - once again - health. Public health services eat up billions of dollars of taxpayer money a year, but do they deliver adequate care to those who need it? And how well are Maori health concerns being addressed? Tonight’s guests are Dr Papaarangi Reid, Dr Tony Ruakere, Annette King and Paul Hutchison.
Episode 28: Welfare
We're continuing our series of election specials with a look at social development - what used to be called social welfare - and what now costs the country more than $13 billion a year. But what do people who need it get from this? And has the state created an unaffordable handout mentality among a growing number of New Zealanders? Featuring Des Ratima, Judith Collins, Matt Mc Carten and Steve Maharey.
Episode 29: Māori Affairs
It's been a big couple of years for Maori politics. Don Brash's infamous Orewa speech really set the cat among the pigeons with its call for policies to be needs-based not race-based Labour struggled with foreshore and seabed legislation and Tariana Turia broke away and formed the Maori party. We continue our series of election programmes with a special show focusing on Maori affairs. Guests are Parekura Horomia and Gerry Brownee.
Episode 30: Leaders, Don Brash
When Don Brash gave his Orewa speech about special privileges for Maori, some New Zealanders thought it was the best thing they'd heard in a long time. But many Maori believed it was a signal that a national government didn't want to do anything to help Maori, and was trying to put the clock back several years. In the latest in our series of election specials, national leader don brash is here to explain his party's Maori policy one-on-one.
Episode 31: Leaders, Helen Clark
Last week we went one-on-one with National Party leader Don Brash. This week it’s the prime minister’s turn. It hasn’t been a great couple of years for Labour and its Maori constituents. So where to now with Maori policy if Labour is re-elected? One on One with Helen Clark.
Episode 32: Tamaki Makaurau
This week we focus on the toughest battle in the aori seats. It’s a battle between two Maori leaders, a battle of ideologies. It’s the fight for the Tamaki Makaurau Auckland Maori seat between the incumbent Labour MP John Tamihere and the challenger Maori co leader Dr Pita Sharples.
Episode 33: Inter-Marriage
This week we’re a politics free zone because of the election. So we thought it was a good time to look at the topic of Maori Pakeha cross-cultural relationships – a topic highlighted by the recent publication of journalist Carol Archie’s book skin to skin. Discussing mixed marriage are: Hone Kaa, Carol Archie, Tame Iti and Quinton Hita.
Episode 34: Post Election
What an extraordinary election night it was, for all sorts of reasons. There's no confirmed result yet... that won't be known until next Saturday but one thing we do know is that the Maori party has four seats in parliament. And that's quite an achievement for a new party. So what will the Maori party's election success mean for us all? Examining this are Tariana Turia, Dr Pita Sharples, Michelle Boag and Matthew Hooton.
Episode 35: MMP
The election night result has got us all talking about MMP again. Does it work or doesn’t it? Isn't it a bit strange that MPs get voted out by their electorates and then come straight back in on their party list? Is it right that minor parties sometimes seem to be able to hold the big parties to ransom? Or is it a fairer system than the old first past the post? Debating MMP are Chris Trotter, Matt Mc Carten, Richard Prebble and Graeme Hunt.
Episode 36: Donna Awatere Huata
The Donna Awatere Huata fraud case has been controversial from start to finish, and her sentencing last week caused quite an out-cry. Some people thought Awatere Huata’s treatment at the hands of the judicial system was racist and unfair. Others thought she got what she deserved. Debating her treatment are Des Ratima, Atareta Poananga, Gary Gotlieb and Richard Prebble.