Party Finance Spokesperson Scores

They all did okay – no-one stunning and no-one flopped.

Michael Cullen, Labour – 8/10

No sign of the razor wit. Made his case well, but not sexy.

John Key, National – 8/10

John made the case for tax relief well.

Winston Peters, NZ First – 7/10

Actually showed some of his knowledge as a former Treasurer on what causes inflation.

Rodney Hide, ACT – 8/10

Very passionate and connected well.

Rod Donald, Greens – 7/10

Very solid, but opposition to free trade not go down well.

Gordon Copeland, United Future – 8/10

The surprise almost star. Proposed comprehensive tax changes, and made good point about business backgrounds of most of their MPs.