14 Oct 2020

National unveils seniors policy as Collins criticism continues

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 14 October 2020

The National party leader has come under fire for comments she's made about obese people, just days before the election.

Judith Collins - National party Dunedin campaigning

Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Judith Collins described obesity as a weakness, and said people who are obese need to take some personal responsibility

And as the campaign nears its end, National  has set its sights on older voters, today promising to create a Seniors Commissioner and give superannuitants a financial boost.

RNZ's deputy political editor, Craig McCulloch, has been on the road with the National leader in Kirikiriroa today and spoke to Māni Dunlop.