The Trans Tasman Pol Pod Episode 30

The Government's full and final settlement with Hyundai over the cancelled Cook Strait Ferries has ignited a new war of words over the project, although Rail Minister Winston Peters counts it as a win. The Government won't want to hear it, but can't be surprised its pay equity move is being challenged in court by 5 unions. The challenge argues the legislation breaches three key rights of those workers affected. Economic woes continue to mount for the Government as the cost of living continues to balloon and citizens leave the country like rats off a sinking ship. Tinkering with the RMA continues as various pressure groups and lobbyists vie to have their sector exempted from environmental protections, and we're joined by Labour's Transport spokesman Tangi Utikere as we unpack the Government's universal road user charges policy.