Tweet of the Week: The election campaign kicked off proper with the party political broadcasts. Aside from the dreadful lighting and persistent buzzing sound John Key’s suit did seem to blend into the backdrop…
The Twitter-sphere seemed to agree that regardless of which way you might vote the Labour opening address was far superior
And again regardless of voting preference there seemed to be general surprise at how underwhelming the National Party effort was.
There were many tweets along this line 
Wally of the Week: Tau’s erudite response to Labour’s opening address.
I do enjoy the smaller party opening addresses though…
I must admit I did think he was almost shouting at the camera
Hehe
Press Tweet of the Week: Couldn’t resist
Nationals’s campaign launch today was a full on Crosby-Textor onslaught to spin asset sales as a major positive for the country because the one off hit of money would be spent on schools and hospitals (that the ongoing revenue from these assets is already being spent on)
And a very good point re: the spin about asset sales funding “modern schools”
And finally – the $60 million dollar question of which political party gets the all powerful John Rowles celebrity endorsement has finally been answered!
I’d like to see a return to simulcast across ALL media TV and radio. When does the education campaign for our referendum vote begin?
LOL
Great tweets! 
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Spudddy liked the Labour video!
Agreed Tracey, too many people don’t understand MMP!