It's been a busy month for the new Health Minister Ayesha Verrall, she joins us for an extended interview. Then Dr Ian Soosay breaks down the essential components of successful large-scale mental health responses to disasters. Then Forest and Bird CEO Nicola Toki defends wetlands, Finn Hogan breaks down the digital power rankings, military strategist Mick Ryan discusses the likelihood of New Zealand getting involved in any conflict with China, and our political panel breaks down the week that was. 

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