National Leader Simon Bridges has been forced to defend himself this week after facing a flurry of online backlash over a social media post about the Government's decision to extend the level 4 lockdown.

In the post, Bridges was critical of the Government's level of preparedness when it comes to coming out of the lockdown on Monday.

Former producer, journalist and broadcaster Mary Lambie joins The Weekend Collective to discuss this, along with more issues making news this week.

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