Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

Gareth, Liam and Kathryn reflect on the local body election results including new Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown's continued pressure on other CCO members to resign; and imminent meetings between Transport Minister Michael Wood and mayors.

Also, at New Zealand First's annual conference, Winston Peters has declared next year's election the most important in voters' lifetimes, as he gears up for a comeback from his 2020 disaster result.

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