Midweek - the campaign content pile-up picks up pace

Mediawatch by RNZ

Oct 7, 202600:25:30News & Politics

The debates, the political panels, the interviews and ads and interactive innovations are all cranking up in intensity as general election voting looms. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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