New Zealand election debate Collins edges it against 'passionless' Ardern
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PM widely expected to beat National challenger in October election but both were criticised by pundits after ‘muddled’ exchanges
The first election debate between New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and opposition leader Judith Collins went off without a bang, with both leaders failing to properly ignite.
Ardern is widely expected to win the election on 17 October. In a Colmar Brunton poll released an hour before the debate, her Labour party garnered 48% as preferred leaders, compared to the National party’s 31%. Continue reading...
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