Coalition Chaos: Can Chris Hipkins Build an Unprecedented Four-Party Coalition?
Duncan Garner - Editor In ChiefShow Notes
One week out from polling day, voters are being asked to hand over their power without seeing the fine print. We dig into whether Chris Hipkins can actually manage a four-party beast, what happens if Nicola Willis is out and David Seymour wants Finance, and why National has only themselves to blame for leaving the door wide open. Ashley Church and Maurice Williamson join Duncan in the studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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