Campaign launches contrast in style
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It was a tale of two campaign launches over the weekend, as Labour and National jump started their election runs.
Labour sought to make a splash by announcing they'd make dental carefree for under-30s, if elected next month.
National decided against releasing any new policy, instead publishing eight promises should it be elected, including cutting inflation and limiting health wait times.
Political commentators Shane Te Pou and Ben Thomas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.