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Political distractions take attention away from growth agenda

ANALYSIS: It gave plenty of fodder for the Opposition to attack the Government.

WATCH: NBR Political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Nicholas Pointon.

Brent Edwards Thu, 13 Feb 2025

It has been a mess of a week for the Coalition Government, and at the centre of it all has been Act leader David Seymour.

Long-time National Party stalwarts shake their heads in disbelief at what they call the distractions Seymour created in just a few short days.

Whether it was the revelations that

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Brent Edwards Thu, 13 Feb 2025
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