The Government has moved to address the issue of equal pay this week, setting up a joint group charged with working out "agreed principals" on the subject.
The action comes after a landmark court case involving home worker Kristine Bartlett.
A child obesity plan has also been launched, though Oppositions parties are arguing the Government has not gone far enough.
3 News political editor Patrick Gower joined Paul Henry to discuss the week in politics.
Watch the video for the full segment.