It’s Politics Friday and John MacDonald was joined by Labour’s Tracey McLellan and National’s Matt Doocey to wrap this week's politics.

Should Police be exempt from any cost cutting exercises given our shortages at the moment? Matt explains how the government will tackle the growing need for youth mental health services, and what do the make of the ACT Party wanting to fine parents for not sending their kids to school? 

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