A former National Party president is urging the caucus to reflect constituents' views.

On preliminary results, all National MPs in Parliament have been elected by winning a seat, rather than coming in on the list.

Former National top dog Sue Wood has written an open letter in The Post newspaper, saying candidates succeeded despite a campaign she calls lacklustre.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the statement further - and weighed in on whether it was a step too far.  

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A former National Party president is urging the caucus to reflect constituents' views.
On preliminary results, all National MPs in Parliament have been elected by winning a seat, rather than coming in on the list.
Former National top dog Sue Wood has written an open letter in The Post newspaper, saying candidates succeeded despite a campaign she calls lacklustre.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the statement further - and weighed in on whether it was a step too far.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on former National Party president Sue Wood's open letter about the party's election campaign

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