Why Mt Albert could be pivotal for National as it plots its way back to power

Tonight at the Spinoff debate, the rivals meet in what promises to be a thriller contest. Every election throws up a handful of seat-edge battles. This time, in a field with some tasty prospects – Te Tai Tokerau, for example, or Wellington North – there’s a good case for Mt…

Labour has held the seat for decades but nearly lost it in 2023, only holding on by the slimmest of margins.