Every Monday until the election The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, former Business NZ CEO Phil O’Reilly and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills have the insight word and analysis.
The Act Party has thrown a potential cat amongst the pigeons by threatening it may only enter a confidence deal with National.
The panel discuss whether Chris Luxon is losing credibility.
Labour’s polling continues to plummet – is there anything the party can do to turn its fortunes around?
And the panel discuss the potential partners for both National and Labour post polling days.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the additional calls for Sir Keir Starmer to resign
04:23

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist ahead of Australia's 2026 federal budget
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest Rabobank agribusiness monthly report means for Kiwi farmers
04:46