This week on the Monday Wire, Lachlan speaks to AUT senior lecturer Dr John Buttle about armed police patrols and how it affects public perception of police. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news for its final instalment for the year. Felix talks to Manukau Ward Councillor Efeso Collins about his thoughts on the armed police patrols. Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the government's recent agreement with the agricultural sector regarding emission reduction under the reformed Emissions Trading Scheme. Finally, Felix wraps it up with an interview with Chloe Ann-King from Raise the Bar about wage theft.