Presented by Richard Long, Assignment is the only hour-long, in-depth current affairs programme on New Zealand television and features some of New Zealand's most experienced and respected journalists: Rob Harley, Rod Vaughan, Kerryanne Evans and Jackie Maher. The series covers a range of stories of significance to New Zealand and its people, with in-depth analysis which maintains the highest standards of authority, credibility, fairness and impartiality, notwithstanding the often controversial nature of the programme's content.
1The Tourism Trap Record numbers of tourists are visiting NZ and even more look set to come in the future. But is the increase in tourism compromising NZ's environment? How many tourists are too many? What sort of tourists should we try to attract? Analysis of the tourism strategy for the next 10 years which was released today. What can we learn from the Australian experience?
2Apology for a mistake made in a programme a couple of weeks ago about currency union with Australia. Preview of next week.