Democracy

A panel discussion about the media now and in the future. Audio

Roland Kun is a Nauruan opposition MP whose passport was confiscated three weeks ago when he tried to leave the country for New Zealand. He's facing further uncertainty, and is calling for New Zealand… Audio

Conan Young explores democracy, water rights and the future of Environment Canterbury Audio

Why (through the smoke and mirrors), it is now the pervasive rule of big money that drives the American Empire and global capitalist economy, with Paul Street, policy researcher, journalist… Audio

A delegation of Fijian MPs is in New Zealand to school up on parliamentary procedures after going years without democracy. Audio

Wayne looks at the Occupy demonstrations in Hong Kong, the West's comparatively tepid response and other little-reported grievances behind the demand for democracy. Wallace follows up with Sophie… Audio

In Hong Kong, protesters are waiting to see if talks will take place between the city's chief executive and pro-democracy leaders. Audio

In Hong Kong, protesters are waiting to see if talks will take place between the city's chief executive and pro-democracy leaders. Audio

After a break of two years, this long-running lecture series resumes with an address by Sitiveni Rabuka and an introduction by the Rt Hon Murray McCully. They discuss democracy in the South Pacific… Audio

Democracy beyond the ballot box. New technology and its role in the provision of people's say. Audio

Ideas explores the place of children in a democracy with: Jessica Palairet - a member of the Commissioner of Children's Young People's Reference Group; Caleb O'Fee - the president of Feilding High… Audio

The idea of a truly democaratic education lives on. Audio

This week Ideas looks at democracy in the Pacific. Audio