The Front Bench: Vote splitting, National v Chlöe Swarbrick and seats to watch
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, Sherson Willis' Trish Sherson and Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager CEO Matt Ball have the insight and analysis as the campaign rolls on.
In the final edition of The Front Bench for Election 2026, the panel gives their take on the battle over vote splitting from the right bloc.
Heather asks whether National is going too far with it's attack ads against Chlöe Swarbrick.
Plus the experts give their take on the electorate seats to watch on Saturday night.
Whether it’s cost of living, education, curbing the rise of crime or how to get the teens off vaping, The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
Listen live every Monday at 4pm on Newstalk ZB and follow the podcast on iHeartRadio.
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