Uncertainty makes for fascinating elections, and David Cunliffe has added to that by not even being willing to show solidarity with the Greens. But as fun as the tealeaves game is, voters are going to need better answers from the major party leaders
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Prepare for the SM onslaught
Why would I choose to make my vote less equal? Or, the growing challenge from the Supplementary Member system and how MMP can adapt and triumph in the referendum
Read MoreDunne for PM
Peter Dunne's cosying up with National is less ideological and more a practical reality of minor party survival, plus more poll analysis
Read MoreNational news brief, Monday, October 6
Nats tough on repeat offenders; Brain Drain Kiwis heading home; eligible voters have not registered; minor parties have launched their campaigns, but does anyone care?; Wellington keeps WOW Awards; Key attracts the ladies
Read MoreTVNZ clarifies its YouTube debate rules; promises a minor parties debate
Only some YouTube questions will be posted on the TVNZ website, but we will get to see the third party leaders debate after all. Just on their own.
Read MoreClark and Key take fright
National and Labour refuse to debate the minor parties. It's a disgrace
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