1The future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is in trouble, and with it, the future of the Government's asset sales. Talks between Meridian Energy and RioTinto, the owners of the smelter, have broken down and the Government says it is stepping in to help the parties reach an agreement. Tiwai Point consumes around 15% of New Zealand's power and its closure would mean a massive gap in the market - an electricity overhang that would lower power prices for everyone. None of this is good news for the partial privatisation of the State Owned Enterprises. Interview with Tiwai Point's former Managing Director, Kerry McDonald.

2Last week's investigation into the Government's plans to find new ways to manage New Zealand's fresh water supplies sparked hot debate this week. Guy Salmon, Executive Director of Ecologic said Minister for the Environment Amy Adams was actively trying to lower standards. What is her response?

3Is Questiontime in the House descending into farce? Opposition is mounting on the new Speaker David Carter. Labour MP Chris Hipkins, himself kicked out of Parliament by Carter this week, explains why he believes Carter can not control the House.

4Analysis of the preceding interviews: Environment Minister Amy Adams about the Government's plans to find new ways to manage New Zealand's fresh water supplies; former managing director of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter Kerry McDonald; Labour MP Chris Hipkins about Parliament's new Speaker David Carter.

5Media Panel: including; attack on cricketer Jesse Ryder; accuracy of polls; public feeling about same-sex marriage debate; ads that get into the national consciousness.