Who benefits from New Zealand’s data centre boom — and who pays for the upgrades?

Tanya Renwick from Stop Data Centres New Zealand joins Shubz to explain her concerns about electricity infrastructure, overseas investment conditions and public consultation. She outlines the questions she’s putting to authorities and why she wants clearer answers about costs to ordinary households.

Dr Sheree Trotter returns to challenge recent commentary following a Māori delegation’s Israel trip. She gives her perspective on genocide allegations, Hamas, October 7 and why she believes comparisons between Māori and Palestinian experiences leave important differences out.

Before that, Conservative Party candidate Doug shares his journey from 40 years in the fire service to standing in Northland. We discuss immigration, government overreach, Brian Tamaki and his argument for voting according to your values rather than election tactics.

Different views, direct questions and plenty coming through the live chat.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Show introduction and community catch-up

11:18 Doug — fire service, Northland and standing for the Conservatives

18:45 Political and social debate

34:48 Immigration and international issues

48:01 Closing thoughts with Doug and audience discussion

56:01 Tanya Renwick — data centres, infrastructure and accountability

1:12:37 Sheree Trotter — Israel, Māori perspectives and disputed narratives

1:36:22 Closing remarks

Shubz Says So | Episode 125

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0:00 Opening and general chat

11:16 Interview with Doug

18:40 Political and social debate

34:41 Migration and global issues

47:54 Transition and technical issues

55:56 Interview with Tanya Renwick

1:12:33 Interview with Sheree Trotter

1:36:20 Closing remarks