It's election year again in New Zealand, and it's a process that we're all familiar with. 

But few are more familiar than Former PM Helen Clark and Former National MP Maurice Williamson, who joined Tim Beverige to look at what we can expect from election year. 

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It's election year again in New Zealand, and it's a process that we're all familiar with.&nbsp;
But few are more familiar than Former PM Helen Clark and Former National MP Maurice Williamson, who joined Tim Beverige to look at what we can expect from election year.&nbsp;
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Helen Clark and Maurice Williamson: What can we expect from the build-up to the election?

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SailGP won't be going ahead in the city of sails next year as the Government has pulled funding. 

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston wrote in a letter to mayor Wayne Brown that the event did not meet funding criteria, which requires a specific net economic benefit. 

It's been met with disappointment, as funding continues for larger events such as Robbie Williams and Linkin Park, of which some argue could have sold out on their own, without Government funding. 

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SailGP won't be going ahead in the city of sails next year as the Government has pulled funding.&nbsp;
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston wrote in a letter to mayor Wayne Brown that the event did not meet funding criteria, which requires a specific net economic benefit.&nbsp;
It's been met with disappointment, as funding continues for larger events such as Robbie Williams and Linkin Park, of which some argue could have sold out on their own, without Government funding.&nbsp;
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Nick Hill: Govt should support SailGP in City of Sails

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After much deliberation, the Labour Party has announced they'll back the India free trade agreement. 

We do see cross party agreements, but just how important will bipartisanship be for this year's election? 

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After much deliberation, the Labour Party has announced they'll back the India free trade agreement.&nbsp;
We do see cross party agreements, but just how important will bipartisanship be for this year's election?&nbsp;
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Maurice Williamson: Some parties are too far gone for a coalition

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The Green Party have just had their annual State of the Planet Address, and this year they're calling for a National Electrification Plan. 

They say it's in response to the current fossil fuels crisis, and would add to their previous calls for free public transport and solutions to ease the cost of living. 

The plan would lay out a clear plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and use renewable energy like solar panels to reduce the cost of living. 

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The Green Party have just had their annual State of the Planet Address, and this year they're calling for a National Electrification Plan.&nbsp;
They say it's in response to the current fossil fuels crisis, and would add to their previous calls for free public transport and solutions to ease the cost of living.&nbsp;
The plan would lay out a clear plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and use renewable energy like solar panels to reduce the cost of living.&nbsp;
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Chloe Swarbrick: Funding solar panels through rates

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Helen Clark and Maurice Williamson: What can we expect from the build-up to the election?

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