This week on Politics Central, Former United Future leader and political commentator Peter Dunne explained the impact of the recent burst of misbehaviour coming out of Parliament.

Later on, Otago University International Relations professor Robert Patman weighed in on Finland joining NATO this week, and suggested more nations are likely to follow.

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This week on Politics Central, Former United Future leader and political commentator Peter Dunne explained the impact of the recent burst of misbehaviour coming out of Parliament.
Later on, Otago University International Relations professor Robert Patman weighed in on Finland joining NATO this week, and suggested more nations are likely to follow.
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Politics Central: Will staff misconduct derail Chris Hipkins' chances for re-election?

The Prime Minister's leadership within his own party is being questioned after he didn't fare well in a Taxpayers' Union poll this week. 

It has National down 2.9 points to 28.4% - but most notably, it suggests that the centre-left bloc could form a government in November. It'll be very tight though, with 61 seats for the left and 59 for the right. 

Luxon sits at 21% for preferred prime minister, while Hipkins is at 22.7%. 

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The Prime Minister's leadership within his own party is being questioned after he didn't fare well in a Taxpayers' Union poll this week.&nbsp;
It has National down 2.9 points to 28.4% - but most notably, it suggests that the centre-left bloc could form a government in November. It'll be very tight though, with 61 seats for the left and 59 for the right.&nbsp;
Luxon sits at 21% for preferred prime minister, while Hipkins is at 22.7%.&nbsp;
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Clint Smith: Polls aren't as important as you'd think (1)

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One week on, the war in Iran is progressing by the day. 

In the latest, the United States are gearing up to potentially send ground troops into Iran, Australia is considering whether they should send in troops, and New Zealand supports the US but won't involve itself any further. 

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One week on, the war in Iran is progressing by the day.&nbsp;
In the latest, the United States are gearing up to potentially send ground troops into Iran, Australia is considering whether they should send in troops, and New Zealand supports the US but won't involve itself any further.&nbsp;
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"Who is leading this invasion?": Former PM Helen Clark on Iran

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The Government has highlighted issues within the KiwiSaver Act that have prevented a number of Kiwis from using their accounts to buy a home. 

Many workers in rural areas, like farm workers, rural police and teachers, are often required to live in housing provided by their employer - which stops them from being able to withdraw their KiwiSaver for a first home as they're unable to live in it. 

These issues have also stopped farmers from being able to purchase their own farm as it's not covered by current legislation. 

Changes announced this morning would remove those barriers. 

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The Government has highlighted issues within the KiwiSaver Act that have prevented a number of Kiwis from using their accounts to buy a home.&nbsp;
Many workers in rural areas, like farm workers, rural police and teachers, are often required to live in housing provided by their employer - which stops them from being able to withdraw their KiwiSaver for a first home as they're unable to live in it.&nbsp;
These issues have also stopped farmers from being able to purchase their own farm as it's not covered by current legislation.&nbsp;
Changes announced this morning would remove those barriers.&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: KiwiSaver changes to loosen restrictions on rural investors

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/009c9fb3-afd2-4b1b-b8a5-b400002e3041/transcript

Politics Central: Will staff misconduct derail Chris Hipkins' chances for re-election?

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