Newshub's national correspondent Patrick Gower had a message for the Government Tuesday morning on AM, telling officials not to touch his 2001 Toyota Corolla and promising they will "never ever" take it from him.
Climate Change Minister James Shaw spoke on AM about the Government's newly released climate change plan.
In the interview, he suggested it wasn't just about making the change to EVs but also trading in your vehicle and getting $6000 - $10,000 in public transport fares.
Gower had a message for Shaw and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
"I drive a 2001 Toyota Corolla and they are never ever going to take it off me. Jacinda and Jimmy, keep your hands off my Corolla," he said.
"You will take it out of my cold, dead hands."
However, when offered $6000 for his Corolla, he said he would happily part ways.
"It's gone! So I take it all back, if they give me six grand I take it all back. That was the frustrating thing this morning, I wanted one of those clever calculators where you put in ya car and see the money you're going to get."
Political commentator Trish Sherson joined Gower on AM's panel saying he is the example of what "we're up against with climate change".
"Ultimately it's all about what's in it for me," she said.
Sherson said the plan is "ill-defined" and no one knows who is going to the half-billion-dollar "slush fund".
"It's lower and middle-income people, there is no definition around that and now we are going to have some sort of two-year trail on it."
Sherson added the plan is another example of over-complicating things.
"To me, the best approach for the Government here is around the emissions trading scheme, where polluters pay essentially, that then sends signals through the market because then prices change on goods and services."
She added the plan is expensive and it'll be a waiting to game to see if the plan will produce any results.
Watch the full interview above.
