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The media has a 'Dewey defeats Truman' moment on the NZ election. Plus, the 'small business' owners fighting the Victorian lockdown.
Dewey defeats Truman A big week or two of elections always brings out the best in the media. Compare, for example, the following trio:
Good Weekend, October 11: "Jacinda Ardern's leadership wowed the world: So why are New Zealanders not as impressed?"
The Courier-Mail, October 17: "Jacinda Ardern is battling it out to gain a second term as New Zealand Prime Minister after Kiwis went to the polls today".
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Charlie writes about industrial relations, politics and culture. Prior to Crikey he worked across government and unions and was a researcher on RN's Daily Planet. He hosted The Alternative History on Triple R, and is an occasional host on Breakfasters.
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