On the Wire today we are looking at housing issues for our election coverage. Jemima speaks with Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere about the party's housing policies.

Jemima talks to Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby about their bid to extend the central and local electoral term from three years to four. 

Hanna discusses the plans to end the winter energy payment with Auckland Action Against Poverty co-chair Kathleen Paraha.

Then, to wrap up the show with some more election coverage, Hanna and Jemima look into whether New Zealander's need heat pumps in their rental homes. They speak to Manawatū Tenants Union, Renters United and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ about the benefits of heating a rental property.