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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 US Presidential Debate.
6/10.
"It was the hottest of hot messes. Poor old Chris Wallace still has a cold compress on.  
But if you're wondering what's wrong with America lately and couldn’t put your finger on it, that 90 minutes gave you a good clue."
The New Zealand Leaders Debate.
8/10.
"Round two a world away from round one.
Everyone was awake, the pace picked up, and we all benefited as a result."  
The Polls.
7/10.
"The tightening is on, the numbers are closing, the numbers are falling for some, and rising for others.
It all adds to the spectacle."
ACT's Health Policy.
9/10.
"So simple, yet so hard to achieve up until now.
Good on them."
The Greens' Transport Policy.
2/10.
"No cars, a harbour crossing for a train, everyone gets free buses, and all it costs is $13 billion from a wealth tax.
What do you mean it's wacky and will never happen?"
Winston Peters.
2/10.
"Does it get any worse?
One or two percent in the polls and the SFO after your mates."
Cannabis Referendum.
7/10.
"Two polls both tell us the no vote will win.
This is excellent news and a display of good old-fashioned common sense from middle New Zealand."
Holiday Parks.
8/10.
"Numbers are up significantly on last year.
With Denarau out, Taupo anyone?"
Provincial New Zealand.
8/10.
The move is on and it might be permanent. Zoom towns, they call them.
No traffic, less stress, tech affords a new life."
Southland.  
7/10.  
"No, not for the rugby, although the rugby looks good. For the yield on property.  
You want a good return on a house? The figures tell us to let's head to Southland."
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