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What does Christopher Luxon want his political legacy to be?
We’re now in the final hours of the election campaign, and Christopher Luxon is fighting to secure a second term as Prime Minister.
When National came to power, it promised to get the economy back on track, deliver tax relief, and restore law and order.
But with the cost of living still weighing on households, and questions over the state of public services, Luxon needs to convince voters that his plan is working – and that another three years will make a difference.
Today on this final episode of The Front Page, Christopher Luxon joins us to talk about the campaign, the job, and what he hopes his political legacy will ultimately be.
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5 Nov 2026
The campaign moment Chris Hipkins won’t forget
We’re now in the final stretch of the election campaign, and Chris Hipkins is hoping to lead Labour back into Government.
Labour has been campaigning with a focus on easing the cost of living, improving public services, and building a fairer economy.
For Hipkins, the last few weeks has been an opportunity to connect with Kiwis and make his case for why he should be Prime Minister.
Today on The Front Page, Labour leader Chris Hipkins is with us to talk about the highs and lows of the campaign and the moments that have stuck with him.
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4 Nov 2026
Final sprint: Major parties make last pitch to undecided Kiwis
The major parties are making their last pitch to voters, crisscrossing the country, trying to win over undecided Kiwis and convince them they deserve another three years in Government.
But while the party leaders are focused on winning power, there’s another battle playing out behind the scenes: the fight for political survival.
With both National and Labour polling well below their 2023 election results, a number of sitting MPs could find themselves out of a job come Saturday night.
So, who’s at risk, and what could the final days of campaigning mean for the make-up of the next Parliament?
Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths is with us from the National Party tour bus.
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Host: Chelsea Daniels
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Producer: Jane Yee
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