New Zealand National party defends using old crime footage in Labour attack ads

On September 22, New Zealand's National party defended its use of violent crime footage in campaign advertisements targeting Labour, despite the footage originating from incidents that occurred during the government's own recent term in office. The decision drew criticism for political opportunism.

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National attack ads against Labour use crime footage from government's own term

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The coalition government CONSISTENTLY operates in BAD FAITH. Vote them OUT #nzpol National attack ads against Labour use crime footage from government's own term www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... National is defending the use of footage showing violent crime under its own government in attack ads against Labour.