Ben Thomas and Shane Te Pou discuss changes in the messaging coming from the big two political parties - is Labour trying to get away from being the Covid government and can either of them afford to ignore the big challenges to hip pocket issues? Ben Thomas is a PR consultant and a former National Government press secretary. Shane Te Pou is a former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party, and a former union official. He is no longer a member of any political party. He is a Director and HR Manager for IT Company Mega.

Ben Thomas and Shane Te Pou discuss changes in the messaging coming from the big two political parties - is Labour trying to get away from being the Covid government and can either of them afford to ignore the big challenges to hip pocket issues?

Ben Thomas is a PR consultant and a former National Government press secretary.

Shane Te Pou is a former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party, and a former union official. He is no longer a member of any political party. He is a Director and HR Manager for IT Company Mega.

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