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Election campaigning, the pre-election update, confused voters

ANALYSIS: Voters face confusing claims and counter-claims about fiscal costings.

Major party leaders began their campaign season.

Brent Edwards Sat, 03 Oct 2026
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Some people might feel the election campaign has been running all year but last Sunday, the two major parties officially launched their campaigns.

The National Party kicked off at the International Convention Centre in central Auckland, while Labour chose the Due Drop Events Centre in South

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Brent Edwards Sat, 03 Oct 2026
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