The Front Bench: Could we be facing a second election?

Election 2023 - A podcast by NZME

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 National’s warning that if it can’t get a suitable deal with New Zealand First and Winston Peters – it may lead to a second election. They also chat about Act’s sizeable drop in the polls – and what’s leading driving their numbers down. The experts dissect the electorates to watch - and chat both Sir John Key and Helen Clark getting involved in the campaign. Plus, each will reveal their favourite policy of the campaign – and give their election night prediction. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.