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Election 2023

Newstalk ZB brings you comprehensive coverage of Election 2023 - the policies, the issues, the debates, the personalities, and the results of New Zealand"s general election.

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4:53

Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Chris Luxon...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/03

Chris Luxon says he'll be in Christchurch next Tuesday - but still has no time for the Press debate. Hipkins is unable to make the Press leaders debate, which was due to be held tonight, as he's tested positive for Covid-19. Luxon has been accused of chickening out of the debate by Labour. ZB political editor Jason Walls accuses Labour of being 'churlish', allowing Luxon to take the high road. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:26

Peter Dunne: political commentator doubts incorrect...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/03

A political commentator says he doubts an incorrect email sent by the Council of Trade Unions was a genuine mistake. The CTU's email sent on Sunday night incorrectly claimed National would remove policies like 10 days sick leave and the Winter Energy Payment. It has now clarified it meant to say they are things National has opposed in the past.Commentator Peter Dunne says the CTU economist previously gave advice to Grant Robertson. He says they'd know what was supported by whom. "And I think the

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2:02

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Of course Luxon's...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/03

Is Chris Luxon chickening out of the press debate tonight? Of course he is chickening out. Sure, his campaign diary will be full and it’ll be a pain in the butt to rearrange things to fit in an afternoon and evening in Christchurch, because it is a several hours long operation to get ready for a debate and then do the debate. But if he really wanted to do it, he would. He just doesn’t. Fair enough- he's leading in the polls, and there’s no reason to do that debate because Luxon's not great in long

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6:38

Election Fix: 3 October 2023

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/03

In today’s Election Fix, Political Reporter Sophie Trigger discusses the National Party’s latest health pledges – and how they’ll sit with voter. She also paints the picture of Christopher Luxon’s visit to a retirement home and his walkabout at Riccarton Mall. Plus, she gives us the latest on Chris Hipkins’ health. And the Election 2023 headlines you need to know – including Rawiri Waititi’s comments about democracy and doubts whether tonight’s cancelled debate is a major loss for voters. Election

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8:28

Kerre Woodham: Should the government be bankrolling...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/03

I think it's a little bit rich when you've got Chris Hipkins cancelling a debate because of Covid and people send him "best wishes" and "get well soon"s, instead of accepting the good wishes graciously and using the time to recover at home, out go attack ads saying Chris Luxon is a chicken for refusing to reschedule the debate. They offered to put up Kelvin Davis against Christopher Luxon, but that's hardly like for like is it? National said no, if it's going to be a battle of the deputies, sure,

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4:37

John MacDonald: If Luxon's a chicken, Labour are turkeys

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

The feathers are flying with Labour accusing Christopher Luxon of being too chicken to front up to a leaders debate here in Christchurch. And I mean, literally, too chicken. Because it’s going nuts on social media saying Luxon’s running scared with a photo of him in a chicken suit. And I reckon National will be quietly loving it. Because how desperate does Labour look? How desperate? Very desperate. So a bit of background. Chris Hipkins has got COVID, he’s isolating in a hotel and so can’t make

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18:06

Chris Luxon: National Leader on Labour's social...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

Chris Luxon told Canterbury Mornings the photoshopped pictures of him wearing a chicken suit circulating social media, after pulling out of The Press Leader's debate, was "a load of rubbish". "Let's be clear, [Chris Hipkins] is isolating in his hotel with Covid, we're ten days from an election and we have a debate next week anyway with TVNZ," the National leader said. "We have a busy schedule... you know what the last ten days of an election campaigning are like." Although he's across the country

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1:00

Mike's Minute: A Government-run supermarket is a...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

The most shameful promise this election came from Labour, who promised in 2017 to increase the breast screening age, and then for six years didn’t do anything. And now they are promising it again, as though you are supposed to believe them and things will be different. The most ridiculous promise came yesterday, suggesting Labour are now wanting to run a Four Square. It would be a Government-run supermarket, or at least they want to help you get into one. They want to be an investor in the

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11:10

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the party's...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

Labour's committing to further shake-ups within the supermarket sector in a bid to break up the grocery duopoly. While details are in the early stages, help with finances, gaining land space, and making regulator changes are on the cards. Labour Leader, Chris Hipkins, told Mike Hosking a new competitor won't enter the market without Government support. He doesn't believe it would be in the form of a grant, but rather a loan or financing for establishment. Hipkins says all options are on the

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2:09

Rafael Gonzalez-Montero: Parliamentary Service Chief...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

Political candidates are facing increased violence. National says a volunteer's faced death threats, another was attacked by a dog, and one candidate has moved house after threats from a gang. In the past week, Labour's Angela Roberts says she was slapped at a debate, and Te Pati Maori's Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says her home was invaded. Parliamentary Service Chief Executive Rafael Gonzalez-Montero told Mike Hosking that they've seen a rise in attacks and intimidation this election campaign

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3:10

Kate Hawkesby: I don't understand the people who...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

I went out in search of some democracy yesterday, trying to early vote. I looked up on the Vote NZ website where in my area had early voting places open and what time. I headed out on a walk confident I’d found the place but as I rocked up there, the lights were out; the first bad sign. Then I saw an actual sign on the ground, blown over in the wind, it said ‘no early voting here until October 9th’. So back to the website I went, determined to find a place. Turns out it couldn’t have been

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4:53

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Luxon...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

Last week's Mood of the Boardroom survey ranked National's Chris Luxon over his Labour counterpart. The survey compiled responses from more than 100 chief executives and leaders- with Luxon scoring 3.24 out of 5 compared to Hipkins' 2.95. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says voters are still sceptical of National's tax package, with experts criticising the party's priorities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:24

Grant Robertson: Labour Finance Spokesperson on Chris...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

Labour may need to change gear for the next week of election campaigning. Party leader and incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has Covid and will isolate for five days, or until he tests negative. Finance Spokesperson Grant Robertson says these circumstances aren't ideal, but Labour has a big team of candidates and volunteers raising support on the campaign trail. "There's not a lot we can do about it now, it is what it is. Chris is going to be doing some virtual campaigning, some phone calling,

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3:24

Chris Bishop: National Campaign Chair claims gangs...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

National has disclosed allegations of violence and intimidation threatening to disrupt their election campaign. Allegations claim a gang threat has forced a candidate to move house, a volunteer's faced death threats, and another's been the victim of a dog attack. Labour's Angela Roberts has reported being slapped at a debate, and Te Pati Maori's Hana Maipi-Clarke says she's had a politically-motivated home invasion. National Campaign Chair Chris Bishop says the gangs are campaigning for a third

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31:41

The Front Bench: What does Chris Hipkins' Covid...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

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. This week, the The Spinoff’s Editor-at-Large Toby Manhire steps in for Barry Soper. Our expert panel discusses the call that this election campaign is being marred by violence and attacks across

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7:20

Election Fix: 2 October 2023

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

In today’s Election Fix, Political Reporter Sophie Trigger gives us the implications of Chris Hipkins’ Covid diagnosis. And she talks us through Labour’s latest attack line against National. Newstalk ZB’s Political Editor Jason Walls tells us all about the classic campaign set piece, the politician voting. And the Election 2023 headlines you need to know – including the Greens going hard to win more electorates and Chris Luxon getting frustrated over questions about his faith. Election Fix is your

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6:04

Andrew Dickens: National has abandoned their plans...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

I want to start the show with tributes to 3 people. The first is Brooke Graham. My neighbour and friend from the Coromandel who died recently at the age of just 42 from brain cancer. A fast death inside 9 weeks but slow enough for her to make plans for her 10 year old daughter and her husband. Hers was a death of great grace and I am immensely sad. So to Carrick and MacKenzie, here's to your amazing wife and mother. Then there's Simon Barnett and his support of his wife, Jodi over the past 6 years

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3:50

What issues matter most to those voting in Wellington...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/02

One of the country's most famous electorate seats is up for grabs this election. For 15 years, Grant Robertson has held Wellington Central, but he's heading to Labour's list. In his place is current list MP Ibrahim Omer. The Greens are putting up city councillor Tamatha Paul, while National has lawyer Scott Sheeran. Newstalk ZB reporter Nick James asked Wellington Central voters about the big issues this election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:51

Christopher Luxon: Listen to full Leaders Breakfast...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/01

Who has the ability and the answers to take New Zealand forward? Christopher Luxon joined Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking for an extensive look into the policies and plans behind the National Party leader. Two hours of the toughest questions, covering the topics New Zealanders really care about. The economy, their tax plan, education, healthcare, what do they actually plan to do? Crime is rising and people are feeling increasingly unsafe. National has plans to correct it, but will it work? And the

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2:53

Kate Hawkesby: Be careful not who you vote for, but...

Election 2023 ·

2023/10/01

I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I’m so over this election. Please let it be over already. Now that Winston’s crept back into the fray, we've got the old gameplaying of not just the politicians - but the voters now too who seem to believe they can rig MMP in their favour. They want to design their own bespoke government. After all these years, we still don’t seem to get it. Essentially NZ voters are their own worst enemies. Nearly two thirds of New Zealand voters think the

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