After Cyclone Gabrielle, will the government crack down on forestry?
In the first episode of new podcast Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes, Labour MP Kiritapu Allan says it's not that simple - her constituents on the East Coast depend on forestry for pay packets.
Former politician Tau Henare says that’s a signal the government don’t plan to get tough.
Meanwhile, political commentator Lara Greaves gives her verdict on Chris Hipkins' early days as prime minister.
Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes | Episode 1
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