Analysis: Will Personality Politics Trump Policy Cards?

Can Paul Henry's star appeal boost ACT's campaign?

Democracy Project analyst Dr. Bryce Edwards talks through the latest polls, which indicate an emerging taste for personality politics rather than career politicians.

As the main parties slide, with National hitting a new low, coalition partner New Zealand First is gaining momentum and The Opportunity Party is hovering near the 5% threshold. But is that indicative of actual policy traction, or a bandwagon effect?

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