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Dealing with Winston, welfare crackdown, winning the debate

ANALYSIS: Some of National’s backers seem to be taking out an insurance policy by donating to New Zealand First too.

WATCH: NBR political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Grant Walker.

Brent Edwards Fri, 29 Sep 2023

News media have got excited in the past week or so, in poll results showing that New Zealand First is likely to make it back into Parliament.

It was clearly those results that prompted National leader Christopher Luxon to say this week if he has to, he’ll pick up the phone and ring New Zealand

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Brent Edwards Fri, 29 Sep 2023
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