Jonny chats with Dr Bryce Edwards about the Government's shock changes in the Health system - the replacement of the Health NZ board by Lester Levy, and the intention to reform the hospital system and find $1.4b savings, and The Royal Commission Report into Abuse in Care.
Bryce Edwards from Victoria University chats the rise of a toxic culture in NZ politics, MP Shane Jones undeclared meeting with mining bosses, and NZ's future climate targets.
Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about allegations about misuse of private data by Te Pati Maori, and the PM's performance post Budget announcement.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the government's walking back of promised cancer drug funding, and agriculture being left out of ETS.
Max Harris speaks to Rachel about the pre-budget speech from National, David MacLeod being stood down but still chairing the fast track approval bill committee and protests across Aotearoa Universities supporting divestment and calls for action to support Palestine. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris speaks to Rachel about Mark Mitchell’s prison conference, the government considering removing same day enrolment on election day and discussions about tikanga being taught to law students.