The Front Bench: Will hecklers be a problem for the rest of the campaign?
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, NZME Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie steps in for Barry Soper. The panel discuss ACT’s campaign launch over the weekend and whether its focus on co-governance is a vote winner or loser. They also chat about the hecklers and whether conspiracy theorists will continue to be a theme for the rest of the campaign. Heather poses the question whether this is the most boring campaign since 2014 and whether the first Leaders debate will be worth a watch. Plus, they take a closer look at Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s election manifesto and the Wellington Central race. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.