Politics NZ

The debates this week told us a heap about the state of the nation and the vibe of the campaign. We discuss how Opportunity took its chance, why New Zealand First feels boxed in, and where National and Labour are getting it wrong... and what they're doing right.
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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Tracey Martin, Stephen Parker and Annebelle Lee-Mather. They discuss Tuesday's TVNZ multi party debate, criticism some parties are getting for meeting with the Mongrel Mob, New Zealand's abstention of a UN vote on global pandemic preparedness and more.
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Kathryn, Neale and Brigitte discuss recent events in politics, including latest polling that suggests NZ First is gaining support.
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Major parties try new policies to reconnect with their bases, National re-writes its risk pitch, fiscal frustrations, & what stuck from the first leaders debate.
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Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Heather Roy, Ben Thomas and Ruwani Perera.

They discuss last night's TVNZ leader's debate, the very latest polls that seem to show a slump for the main parties, Te Pāti Māori and their "one person" strategy, cuts to foreign aid to boost Pharmac and why doesn't Auckland's CRL have a plaque yet?
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