Labour MP Kieran McAnulty delves into the pressing issues facing New Zealand's political and rural landscape.
Highlighting the need for bipartisan cooperation, McAnulty emphasises the importance of transparency in political party manifestos to restore public trust.
He critiques the Government's approach to local government funding, stressing the unsustainable reliance on rate increases that disproportionately affect retirees.
McAnulty also discusses the strong public opposition to the proposed toll on the Manawatu Gorge road replacement highway and the fear residents have for the added financial burden it could put on those travelling for work and essential services.
Listen to the full chat between Kieran McAnulty and Dominic George above.
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