This week marks the beginning of 95bFM's election coverage, where we cover important themes leading up to the 2023 Election in conversation with politicians, academics, activists, experts, and more. This week's focus is on local economy.

Producer Hanna had our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about raising incomes and removeing GST off kai.

For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, producer Rawan spoke to Karen Chhour about the party's alternative budget including their 2-income tax rate, and abolishing the bright-line test and the fees free scheme.

Rosetta spoke to Dr Timothy Welch, senior lecturer at the University of Auckland School of Architecture and Planning, about the Government's proposed 12 cent per litre fuel tax increase. 

Rosetta also spoke to Darsel Keane, director of the University of Auckland's Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, about the New Zealand Entrepreneurship Manifesto calling on the Government to provide better support for Aotearoa's innovation sector.

Finally, Rawan spoke to Dr Francis Collins, professor of Sociology at the University of Auckland, about his study in exploring the emotional journey of migrants experiencing exploitation in Aotearoa.