This week's Politics Friday Election Special focused on the Christchurch East electorate.

The candidates, National's Alexandra Davids and Labour's Reuben Davidson, made their pitch to become the next local MP.

They discussed their backgrounds before entering politics and outlined how they would tackle the key issues facing the electorate, including homelessness, economic development, and the amount of vape shops around schools.

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This week's Politics Friday Election Special focused on the Christchurch East electorate.
The candidates, National's Alexandra Davids and Labour's Reuben Davidson, made their pitch to become the next local MP.
They discussed their backgrounds before entering politics and outlined how they would tackle the key issues facing the electorate, including homelessness, economic development, and the amount of vape shops around schools.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Election 2026: Alexandra Davids and Reuben Davidson on the race to win Christchurch East

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