Manu Caddie
Medicinal cannabis: Hikurangi hemp prepares for manufacture
The Government has opened the door to a medical marijuana industry being established in New Zealand. One of the provisions in the bill tabled on Wednesday allows for the growing of cannabis in New… Audio
Hikurangi's hemp ready to harvest
Hikurangi Enterprises' hemp trial is ready for harvest, and this Friday the Ruatoria community can come and smell, touch and smoke the plant, and learn what it's all about. Audio
People power: communities and change
Locals in an East Coast community have helped reduce child maltreatment by tackling the problem themselves, rather than waiting for outsiders to come help. Audio
Manu Caddie - Confident Korero
Manu Caddie and his family in Ruatoria have come up with an idea to help others learn te reo. They are offering one-on-one tutorials via skype. Manu Caddie talks about how Confident Korero has taken… Audio
Westpac to close Ruatoria branch
Westpac has confirmed its closing its branch in Ruatoria, the only bank in the East Coast town. Audio
More on forestry industry deaths
Within hours of another death of a forestry worker, critics have poured cold water over the Government's attempt to make the industry safer. Audio
Gisborne Rail Action Group review to start on Thursday
Organisers of a public appeal to raise funds to review KiwiRail's decision to shut the Gisborne to Napier railway line say they've surpassed the minimum target they need to get proceedings underway. Audio
Ideas for 18 March 2012
This week Ideas looks at the controversial phenomenon of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking as it is dramatically known. Audio
Councillor concerned over oil company-paid trip for staff
A Gisborne District Councillor says East Coast councils are running the risk of being seen to be in the pocket of a Canadian oil company. Audio
In Conversation with Manu Caddie
Manu Caddie is in his first term as a Gisborne District Councillor, but he's also involved in a voluntary capacity in organisations addressing matters as wide-ranging as social services, anti-violence… Audio
Waihopai Attack (Part 1)
Mary speaks with Manu Caddie, a spokesperson for the Ploughshares group behind the attack on the satellite base. Audio