Bernie and Liam join Kathryn to talk about the shock defection of Meka Waitiri to Te Pati Maori - where does this leave Labour and the waka-jumping legislation? How does that improve the Maori Party's chances at the election. They'll also discuss the departure of Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere, the rejigging of the feebate scheme, dawn raids and on-going problems with Te Whatu Ora. Bernie O'Donnell is the Chairman of Manukau Urban Maori Authority and a Labour Party Member. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member

Bernie and Liam join Kathryn to talk about the shock defection of Meka Waitiri to Te Pati Māori - where does this leave Labour and the waka-jumping legislation? How does that improve the Māori Party's chances at the election?

They'll also discuss the departure of Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere, the rejigging of the feebate scheme, dawn raids and on-going problems with Te Whatu Ora.

Bernie O'Donnell is the Chairman of Manukau Urban Māori Authority and a Labour Party Member.

Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member

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