Joining Mihingarangi Forbes in the studio now are the checkers that keep everyone in check.
Patariki Kawana, Tova O'Brien and our Native commentator who also has a political blog on the side, Morgan Godfery.
Native Affairs then cross over to find out what Billie Jo is cooking up outside.
Also the beehive has a reputation for being the bear pit so we sent Jodi Ihaka south with Pharell's Happy Song to bring some sunshine.