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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: How political parties are preparing their pitch for power
Description: The political machine is starting to hum as Aotearoa gears towards the general election. The chance to have your say is a mere six months away, and the good and the great are already competing for a ballot box tick by their name. So, who has the funds to run a massive campaign? What’s more valued, ideas or leadership?  And will any issue matter more than the economy during a planned recession?  Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett gives Damien her take on the runup to an election - that a...