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As it happened: Seymour scoops the polls at gelato shop

September 15, 2023

Finance spokespeople from Labour, National, ACT and Greens took part in the debate on Thursday night. (Source: Breakfast)

Both National and Labour leaders are in the North Island on Friday as Christopher Luxon announces policy in Auckland and Chris Hipkins is in Wellington and Porirua. ACT is launching its welfare policy in Christchurch. Follow 1News for the latest from Week 1 of the campaign trail.

David Seymour serving up a storm at Christchurch gelato store.

David Seymour serving up a storm at Christchurch gelato store. (Source: 1News)

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