Mark the Week: The leaders debates no longer work

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. 

The campaign: 7/10 

It feels real at last. The first debate, the volley of policy, the rolling coverage; a country engaged in democracy is a very fine thing. 

The first leader's debate: 5/10 

These things no longer work. They produce little, if anything. The world has changed, our consumption of news has changed. These need to change too. 

Jaguar: 8/10 

In a world of design blandness, they will not die wondering. The Type 01 is either exceptional, or the end. 

Cocaine: 3/10 

Most sobering, if not depressing, news of the week. Our use is third world. We are embarrassing. 

Zombie Towns: 7/10 

It’s a NZ On Air mini-series made by economist Shamubeel Eaqub. Places like Balclutha and Tokoroa, it's an educational watch and reminded me not everything NZ On Air funds is wasted. 

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