After Cyclone Gabrielle, will the government crack down on forestry? In the first episode of new podcast MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes, Labour MP Kiritapu Allan says it's not that simple - her constituents on the East Coast depend on forestry for pay packets. Former politician Tau Henare says that's a signal the government don't plan to get tough.

Watch the video version of the episode here.

After Cyclone Gabrielle, will the government crack down on forestry?

In the first episode of new podcast MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes, Labour MP Kiritapu Allan says it's not that simple - her constituents on the East Coast depend on forestry for pay packets.

Former politician Tau Henare says that's a signal the government don't plan to get tough.

Meanwhile, political commentator Lara Greaves gives her verdict on Chris Hipkins' early days as prime minister.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details