Covering a mix of big issues and lighter moments Don Nicholson and Jaspreet Boparai discuss the growing conversion of farmland into pine forests, frustrations over local government decisions, and the global push to cut livestock numbers. They also highlight concerns over energy security, Wellington’s water mismanagement, and the slow pace of RMA reform. Plus, a new climate and energy mini-series is on the way to help Kiwis navigate these complex topics.