Kate Hawkesby: There is a long way to go between now and October, so the Nats panic merchants might just need to calm down

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Mar 23, 2023 · 3m

So we end the week with some policy from the Nats and that's a good place for Luxon to be focussing, especially after the start to the week he had.

But in defence of Chris Luxon - who by the way I don't know from a bar of soap, I've met him in person once I think. I don't think people should be freaking out about his popularity - or lack of it.

I just don't think it's a big deal that he's not wildly popular - because we've seen where that can end up anyway. Jacinda anyone? The higher your popularity, the further you have to fall.

I also think the lack of coverage of his exploits is against…