#BHN Luxon's First Election Year Address | Goodbye to Tim Shadbolt | Tough Summer for Festivals

National had their State of the Nation address and set the tone for their 2026 election campaign.Earlier in the year we said Farewell to the "Man, Myth and Legend" Tim Shadbolt with his funeral held a few days ago.It's been a tough summer for festivals with some no longer to continue, holding their last events this summer.Save a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews