This week on the show, host Jessica Hopkins investigated the newly announced critical worker home isolation exemption scheme. 

First, she spoke to Principal Investigator for Te Pūnaha Matatini COVID-19 modeling, Dr Emily Harvey about what replacing isolation with regular rapid antigen testing will mean. She also talked to First Union National Retail Organiser Ben Peterson and National Ambulance Coordinator Faye Mccan about how Omicron has affected retail workers and ambulance professionals. 

In her regular chat with Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom, Jessica asked about the outdoor dining grant scheme, and the launch of public consultation on the Councils annual budget.

Producer Liam Hansen spoke with doctor Kelly Burrows from The University of Auckland how new regulations for the sale of vape products could affect people's health.

Finally, Liam spoke to Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo from the Human Rights Commission about pay transparency.