Join Aaron Ironside as he tackles the issues of the day and brings you, the viewer, to a deeper understanding of both sides of significant social debates. Active Intelligence is a place where you can find balance not bias. No one will tell you what to think or dismiss you if you have concerns about social trends. This show has been created to engage people from all points of view to make up their own mind.

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Ep28 – Lessons from Home-Schooling in Lockdown

Ep28 – Lessons from Home-Schooling in Lockdown

Oct 21, 2021

As Auckland continues to experience Level 3 Covid-19 lockdown, parents and children are struggling with the demands of homeschooling. The Education Sector has been incredibly innovative and parents equally tenacious. Patrick Walsh is the principal of John Paul College in Rotorua and offers his report card for Covid Homeschooling. https://youtu.be/BemQ8UwVbjQ EP28 Lessons from Home-Schooling in Lockdown

Ep27 – Does NZ need new Surrogacy Laws?

Ep27 – Does NZ need new Surrogacy Laws?

Oct 14, 2021

Every year Kiwis travel overseas to have a baby through foreign Surrogacy programs. Many say this is due to the confusing and complicated regulations around…

Ep26 – How will the End of Life Choice Act change NZ?

Ep26 – How will the End of Life Choice Act change NZ?

Oct 7, 2021

Last year 65% of New Zealanders voted to enact the End of Life Choice Act in November of this year. The Bill has been promoted…

Ep25 – Has government funding changed the City Mission?

Ep25 – Has government funding changed the City Mission?

Sep 30, 2021

The Auckland City Mission is 100 years old and has big plans for serving the poor of the city through their new centre called HomeGround.…

Ep24 – Is Cultural Marxism in NZ?

Ep24 – Is Cultural Marxism in NZ?

Sep 23, 2021

Social norms seem under attack all over the world. Whilst it is a sign of progress that many minority groups are finally treated fairly, some…

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Ep18 – Life after the Dawn Raids

Ep18 – Life after the Dawn Raids

The Prime Minister recently made an official apology to the Pacific Community for the events…

Ep17 – What is Hate Speech?

Ep17 – What is Hate Speech?

The Labour government has called for submissions on the newly proposed Hate Speech Legislation. Politicians…

Ep14 – Has Cannabis gone wild in Colorado?

Ep14 – Has Cannabis gone wild in Colorado?

Cannabis in Colorado has been legal for medical use since 2000 and for recreational use…

Ep12 – Should Down Syndrome be a reason for an abortion?

Ep12 – Should Down Syndrome be a reason for an abortion?

In the UK and NZ Downs Syndrome babies can be aborted right up until birth.…

Ep10 – Is the Living Wage the answer to poverty?

Ep10 – Is the Living Wage the answer to poverty?

All around the world governments are considering the introduction of a new minimum wage called…

Ep8 – Is the nation of Israel really to blame?

Ep8 – Is the nation of Israel really to blame?

The recent conflict between Hamas and the Israel Defence Force exposed the media bias around…

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