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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 14 MIN

Peter Dunne: National Party calls in former broadcaster for comms help

from The Weekend Collective · host Newstalk ZB

The National Party have called in former broadcaster Rachel Smalley to help Auckland based MPs, including the prime minister, with their communications and media work ahead of the election this year.  It's come after the public have started to notice Luxon becoming less confident and stumbling over his words recently - in contrast to the precise and decided communication style he's had in the past.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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