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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.
The First Debate
8/10
"Good times, good contest, and a sign that the bulk of us love a bit of sport, political or otherwise."
Greg Foran
7/10
"Spoke out, said elimination isn't real.
"And those who take a more moderate path, like Australia, will win. He's right."
Levels
7/10
"I'm thrilled for the country, apart from Auckland.
"Level 1 isn't normal, but for now it's as close as. But for Auckland what a joke."
Paul Goldsmith's Fiscal Hole
2/10
"Coins are easy to miss, $4 billion isn't."
ACT Party
9/10
"Political stars of the week.
'Seven percent and climbing is an astonishing achievement when you start at one percent."
Julie Anne Genter's Bottom Line
3/10
"This is trouble.
"Bottom line or top priority? No new taxes or maybe new taxes? Straight up and down or spinning us a line?"
Tax Cuts
8/10
"Letting people keep their money.
"Who would have thought you'd have to argue for that to be a thing?"
The Auckland Harbour Bridge
2/10
"What else can you say? #1935."
Elton John's Postponed NZ Shows
4/10
"Face it, he's not coming."
The Ranfurly Shield
8/10
"With the All Blacks in the Mitre 10 Cup and the shield on the move, it's another bright spot for sport in the toughest of years."
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