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From the campaign trail 2014
Photos from the Radio New Zealand political team as they travel the country covering the campaign for the 2014 general election. Here they are on Twitter.
Parliamentary Chief Reporter Jane Patterson and political reporter Chris Bramwell provide their insights from the campaign trail during Nine to Noon two weeks, and again, one week, before the election.
Political reporter Craig McCulloch writes about his experience on The Wireless website.
For up-to-date political news visit the Election 2014 website, for background explore the Leading Questions collection.
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Media on the campaign trail, a.k.a. the naughty kids down the back of the bus. Featuring (in no particular order) Luke Malpass, Australian Financial Review, Jane Patterson Radio NZ; Andrea Vance, Stuff; Laura McQuillan, Newstalk ZB; Rachel Morton, 3 News; Jessica Williams, RadioLIVE; Sarah Robson, NZ Newswire/AAP; Isaac Davison, NZ Herald. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Aharrrr. Pirates await John Key in Palmerston North. RNZ Jane Patterson.
The latest poll. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Dunedin - best stop of the campaign trail so far (according to) RNZ/Jane Patterson.
Lucy Lawless takes a selfie with Green party co-leader Russel Norman. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
David Cunliffe photo op. RNZ Kim Baker Wilson.
Pōwhiri at Denone Nutricia factory in Auckland for John Key. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Pōwhiri at Denone Nutricia factory in Auckland for John Key. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Winston Peters picks up his Northland mandarins - that were grown in Australia. RNZ Demelza Leslie.
John Key at Denone Nutricia factory in Auckland. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Russel Norman gets his hands on some Nice Cream at their Auckland HQ. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
Russel Norman: "It's tough on the campaign trail!" RNZ Craig McCulloch.
John Key with a 110 year old voter in Paraparaumu RNZ Jane Patterson.
David Cunliffe: "Who's going to win the election?" Kids: Me!!" RNZ Chris Bramwell.
John Key and a visitor from the Hawkes Bay. If it looks like a duck... RNZ Jane Patterson.
Students at Peterhead school in Flaxmere performing a pōwhiri for David Cunliffe. RNZ Jane Patterson.
David Cunliffe during a pōwhiri at Peterhead school in Flaxmere. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Winston Peters on a dairy farm in the Wairarapa. RNZ.
John Key and friends watching the men's netball nationals. RNZ Demelza Leslie.
David Cunliffe checks out some onesies. Spiderman? or Superman? RNZ Craig McCulloch.
John Key being shown around Marsden Point oil refinery in monogrammed Hi Viz RNZ Chris Bramwell.
Damp weather does nothing to dissuade supporters of all colours out in Mangere. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
At a Mana Party event in Otahuhu, where Hone Harawira was speaking to supporters. RNZ Kim Baker Wilson.
David Cunliffe soapboxing in Napier. RNZ Jane Patterson.
John Key visiting bridge construction site in New Plymouth. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
David Cunliffe collecting for daffodil day. RNZ Demelza Leslie.
John Key news conference with hi viz reporters. RNZ.
David Cunliffe at Panmure school. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
John Key with preschool children. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Russel Norman - not hi viz but still safety first. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
John Key being shown how to brew roads at Higgins in Palmerston North. RNZ Chris Bramwell.
David Cunliffe at Monteith's Brewery in Greymouth. Unfortunately for him, he says he's not drinking until after the election. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
John Key at Indevin wine company in Gisborne, Anne Tolley and Paul Goldsmith in support. RNZ.
Damien O'Connor and David Cunliffe check out the spread put on by Labour stalwart Nan Dixon at Runanga. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
John Key tossing a sausage. RNZ Alexander Robertson.
Awaiting the turning of the first sods of the Transmission Gully bypass, north of Wellington. RNZ Chris Bramwell.
Gender equity at work in Transmission Gully. RNZ Chris Bramwell.
Russel Norman outstanding in a field. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
John and Bronagh Key arrive for Malaeola Samoan church service in Mangere. RNZ Chris Bramwell.
David Cunliffe at the Auckland Sikh Society. RNZ Demelza Leslie.
John Key, Chris Bishop and a baby. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
David Cunliffe, Chris Hipkins and a small dog. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
Russel Norman and baby crayfish. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
The Labour team out and about in Rotorua. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
The Prime Minister, team Key and the blue bus. RNZ Jane Patterson.
Metiria Turei delivering Green policy. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
Winston Peters at Katikati war memorial for NZ First meeting. When introduced as Sir Winston he doesn't correct it. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
Jamie Whyte of the ACT party. RNZ Demelza Leslie.
Russel Norman by the Mohaka river, helping push the van (RNZ reporter contributing by documenting the occasion.) RNZ Craig McCulloch.
The prime minister John Key and the mayor of Auckland Len Brown on their bikes. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
Russel Norman about to hit the Mohaka River. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
Damien O'Connor and David Cunliffe with a statue of Cunliffe's great great uncle, Richard Seddon in Hokitika. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
John Key with the under 7s white team at the Hutt Recreation Ground. "Will you watch us play?" says one boy. RNZ Craig McCulloch.
David Cunliffe and children at a working bee at Grey Main School in Greymouth. RNZ Kate Gudsell.
Winston Peters speaking in Motueka, Nelson. RNZ Demelza Leslie.
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