Adam Gifford reports Winston Peters, independent Member of Parliament for Tauranga, launched his new political party, New Zealand First, at a rally in Auckland yesterday. Live material from Winston Peters speaking at the rally. Interviews with two members of the public. Cushla Managh talks to John Collinge, president of the National Party, Jim Anderton, leader of the Alliance, and Ken Douglas, president of the Council of Trade Unions (CTU).Interview with RNZ Political Editor, Richard Griffin.
[Interim reports and 8 o'clock news]
Peter Verschaffelt speaks to economist Rufus Dawe. Adam Gifford interviews Matiu Rata, leader of Mana Motuhake. Linda Rose talks to Margaret Clark, professor of political science at Victoria University.