6 Feb 2016

Focus on Politics for 6 February 2106

From Focus on Politics, 5:10 pm on 6 February 2016

The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been signed in Auckland this week but not without controversy. Opponents of the 12-nation free trade deal argue it's a trojan horse that will undermine New Zealand's sovereignty and leave the country vulnerable to lawsuits from big international corporations. The Government will now hold roadshows around the country to try to sell the benefits of the TPP to the public but some say they've left it too late. Our political reporter Amelia Langford takes a look at why this particular trade deal has been so contentious.