Peter Wilson: The Week in Politics - Blame games and media bashing

Chris Hipkins catches Covid and there's a blame game over his cancelled debate with Christopher Luxon. Another poll shows National will need NZ First to form a government and a newly-relevant Winston Peters goes in for some media bashing. Loose talk from Labour candidates gives National a new attack angle, and National confirms its top-of-the- line $250 a week tax relief package will reach only 3000 families.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins came down with Covid-19 at the beginning of the week which forced him into isolation and caused the cancellation of The Press leaders debate in Christchurch.