Mark the Week: Supermarkets have become the obsession of the campaign
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Why is tax deductibility considered the best move for Labour in this campaign?
Time now to mark the weak little piece of news and current events that features on pages eighteen sixty five and one hundred and twenty nine of dirty work. Uh tax deductibility eight. But don't measure my performance based on the number of press releases I've put again. Most likely the best thing label will do this campaign, it's either desperation or the realisation of common sense. Either way, we're better off for it. Food, seven. At 1.9% price rises are no longer the issue they were. Supermarkets four. What became the obsession of the campaign, only actor left as the option if you see this for what it is, which is not a thing.
How have supermarkets become the obsession of the campaign and what does it mean for voters?
If you think it's a thing, the cue for your vote is now a very long one indeed. India, eight. Most likely the most impactful thing this government has done in three years are not just an FTA but one with the biggest growth engine in the world. We can't lose. Rugby four. Quite a thing to double your earnings and still not make ends meet, I would have thought. Given yesterday they don't look um like the lot to tackle the hard stuff either. Uh the Warriors six. Yeah.
Why is the India free‑trade agreement seen as the most impactful government action this term?
Season was awesome. The playoffs were awful.
Yes, yes.
Move on, order six. Finally got some law made. Uh, way more ranks than it ever needed. It'll be another of those things, mark my words, that works out just fine. The end of the world doom loop was a waste of energy. The Media Four.
What does the discussion about rugby reveal about rising earnings and cost‑of‑living pressures?
The Hager Book release another low point this week from the Beltway wonks that have lost touch with Middle New Zealand. Fees free. One two billion dollars down the dunny. Another reminder that the very people People who gave you that want your vote in a few weeks for another crack of more where that came from. Fontiera nine raining money. Almost twenty billion dollars into the economy. Talk about doing the heavy lifting for a New Zealand Inc., ANZ five, they reckon They reckon three more from the R B, cash rate rises that is, which is good because it's partly because of the growth in the country.
How did the Warriors' season unfold and why were the playoffs described as awful?
Not so good because your mortgage is the hostage of it. Faradays, eight. Flash New Department Store opening in Queen Street, Norkland tomorrow, a sign that the engine room of the country has life and hope in resurgence and we wish them well with it. And that is the week. Copies on the website and Marking the Week has officially not made a single mistake that will rile Piers Morgan. For more from the Mike Asking Breakfast, listen live to News Talks Ed B from 6 a.m. weekdays or follow the podcast on iHeartRadio.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is tax deductibility considered the best move for Labour in this campaign?
0:00–0:33
2
How have supermarkets become the obsession of the campaign and what does it mean for voters?
0:33–0:59
3
Why is the India free‑trade agreement seen as the most impactful government action this term?
0:59–1:17
4
What does the discussion about rugby reveal about rising earnings and cost‑of‑living pressures?
1:17–1:50
5
How did the Warriors' season unfold and why were the playoffs described as awful?
1:50–2:18
Speakers
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