Mark the Week: A palpable sense that this Government is different

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.   The Government: 7/10 Off and running and plenty to do. Two cabinet meeting and 49-long list of things to do in 100 days. Looks good.   The reaction to the new Government: 7/10 There is a palpable sense that this is different, this might be a bit professional and there is a decent amount of good will.   Smoking: 4/10 A little bit of political capital might have gone up in smoke.   EV's: 3/10 The letter to Joe Biden from the car retailers is a sign of what is happening globally. The hype is not translating.   Tauranga City Council: 7/10 Listening to the ratepayer over parking, my word! You reckon that attitude could spread?   Shane van Gisbergen: 9/10 Despite the fact he got all pissy this year over his car, he is still one of the greatest and what a joy he has been in Supercars.   Wanaka: 4/10 Come on Wanaka. What's wrong with Macca's? You've got a dominos, you like hot apple pies. Don’t be snobs.   Tory Whanau: 4/10 We don’t mark personal troubles. But the Green's lame defence of the indefensible is all you need to know about the Greens. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.