Election 2023 The risk of protesters and unwanted guests has spoiled the election campaign. Over back-to-back days in Auckland with the two Chrises, political editor Jo Moir observed increased security and vetting, and safe party-faithful crowds. Analysis: At Auckland's Viaduct on Friday afternoon Luxon bounced from one restaurant to another chatting with diners who had escaped the working week early by heading out for a boozy long lunch. The managers of two of the three restaurants he visited knew the National Party leader was coming and with that came four diplomatic protection staff and a lot of forward planning.

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