Te Pāti Māori’s internal conflict has exploded into full public view. RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks how the turmoil unfolded - and whether there's any way back from the brink.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Leaked and launched: Labour debuts its tax plan
RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch takes a look at Labour's long-awaited tax plan and the old ghosts now stirring.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Strike and counter-strike: the pitch for public sympathy
The largest strike in decades swept the country this week - or at least tried to, as wild winds blew away rallies.
Behind the picket lines, the government and unions traded accusations of bad faith and misrepresentation.
In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ's acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks the high-stakes fight for public sympathy.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Farmers celebrate as coalition slashes methane target
Political reporter Anneke Smith looks into the government's plans to soften its targets for methane emissions - and what the farming and scientific communities think it means for the country, and the planet.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Questions linger after Te Pāti Māori reset
Te Pāti Māori has regrouped after the death of an MP, a confronting outburst about multiculturalism and a key ally - Toitū Te Tiriti - severing allegiance. It held a 'reset' at Parliament this week, though it ended in the party's co-leaders storming off when asked about allegations of dictatorial leadership. Our political reporter Lillian Hanly explains why and what the party was trying to achieve this week.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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