The Bradbury Group | Election 26 Final Leaders' Debate Special: Chippy vs. Luxon, Minor Party Math & The Health Crisis
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Join host Martyn Bradbury for The Bradbury Group’s Election 26 Final Leaders’ Debate Post-Analysis Special! In this episode, we break down the final showdown between Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon. Was Luxon’s performance prime ministerial, or did Chippy take him to task on the cost-of-living and health crises?
Guests & Insights:
Sean Plunket gives the view from the political right on National’s confidence, vote-splitting strategies, and ACT’s momentum.
Fran O’Sullivan (NZ Herald) weighs in on center-party dynamics, business community concerns, and the future of the RMA.
John Tamihere (Te Pāti Māori President) dissects the Māori seat strategy, the culture wars, and homelessness.
In-Studio Political Panel: Labour MP Arena Williams, Green Party candidate Tania Waikato, and AUT Professor Wayne Hope clash over healthcare numbers, big tech accountability, climate policy, media debate formats, and whether TOP can crack the 5% threshold to reshape coalition mathematics.
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