Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Really? New Zealand First... really?  I mean, I know it's a pretty desperate time... we're all a bit lost and confused and disappointed, frustrated and seriously peed off at the state of the country right now.  But to see a poll showing New Zealand First potentially over the five percent threshold? I guess it shows how desperate things are for a lot of people.  It's not my place to tell you how to vote, or how not to vote, but what I will say is: just think of the history.  Think of the dramas, the twists and turns, how you thought you had a clear commitment on something, only to see a complete 180 when it comes to the crunch.  Think how many times we've been held to ransom, double-crossed, gaslit, and bullshitted... you really wanna go there again?    I've heard Chris Luxon saying he's focused on National and getting the best result he can, and I think that's the right tack to take.  But I suspect he and other senior figures in the party will be disappointed that they're not yet winning over more of the cent