Potential lobbying between NZ First and Philip Morris w/ the Smokefree Expert Advisory Group's Calvin Cochran: 28 July, 2025

In a recent RNZ investigation, the investigation alleges that NZ First Party Leader, Winston Peters, has close connections to the multinational tobacco company, Philip Morris.

This has raised concerns about what impact alleged tobacco lobbying has on government policies and decisions.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Calvin Cochran, a spokesperson for the Smokefree Expert Advisory Group about RNZ’s investigation, and what needs to be done to tackle tobacco-industry lobbying in Aotearoa.