Q + A 22 April 2012

On Q+A Sunday, the government has big plans for our two biggest cities – a rebuild of the Christchurch CBD and a for Auckland. Both are facing big obstacles.

Greg Boyed sits down with the two ministers leading the charge. First, Economic Development minister, , on the Sky City convention centre deal. Does he have an ace left to play? Is National playing a losing hand in the face of public opposition?

Then, Earthquake Recovery Minister, , on his 100-day deadline for a new Christchurch CBD blueprint. Is it action at last or a rush job?

And later, a exclusive, as Paul Holmes talks to former Republican Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman about what it was like on the inside of these wild Republican primaries. What does he make of the Republican Party nowadays? And how can Mitt Romney beat ?

Joining Dr Claire Robinson of Massey University on the panel are former Deputy Prime Minister and Progressive leader Jim Anderton and former ACT deputy leader .

PAUL HOLMES' INTERVIEW WITH JON HUNTSMAN WILL BE PRE RECORDED ON SATURDAY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A TRANSCRIPT PLEASE CONTAC T ME.