5 Oct 2020

Can politics and religion mix?

From The Panel, 4:36 pm on 5 October 2020

Judith Collins has been increasingly referencing her religion on the campaign trail, and was even photographed praying in chrurch. Critics say she is angling for the Christian vote. Dr Mark Boyd, researcher and lecturer in Communications at the University of Auckland shares his thoughts with The Panel.

National party leader Judith Collins prays at St Thomas Church in Tāmaki before casting her early vote for the election.

National party leader Judith Collins prays at St Thomas Church in Tāmaki before casting her early vote for the election. Photo: RNZ / Katie Scotcher