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National and Labour stuck in middle
National and Labour leaders struggle to stand out in crowded election debate.
In brief
National and Labour leaders struggle to stand out in crowded election debate. National and Labour leaders face challenges competing with smaller parties in New Zealand's election campaign. Originally reported by RNZ.
Election debate setup
National and Labour leaders face competition from seven parties in Thursday night's People's Debate.
National's struggle
National's Nicola Willis struggled to insert herself into debate despite being the most senior politician.
Labour's challenge
Labour's Kieran McAnulty found it hard to answer questions he wasn't prepared for in the debate.
New Zealand First's Shane Jones
Shane Jones criticized Michael Laws for sexist comments while advocating for respite care for methamphetamine affected whanau.
“reckless and foolish”
Greens' Chloe Swarbrick
Chloe Swarbrick was riding high on polls while aligning with ACT on social media bans.
Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rawhiti
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke held her own despite limited preparation time in the debate.
Coalition strategy
ACT and New Zealand First focused on coalition achievements while distinguishing their roles.
Election outcome uncertainty
Polls remain close with any variable potentially tipping the balance for the next government.
The short version
National and Labour leaders face challenges competing with smaller parties in New Zealand's election campaign.
