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BIZARRE: Hamilton west to set tone for nz election - You Need To See This

Gaurav Sharma says he's hearing "consistent opposition to the government" while campaigning. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Fewer than 20,000 Hamilton voters will set the tone for New Zealand's election year in a crunch by-election this weekend.

If the polls are correct, Hamilton West will turn blue in Saturday's poll, confirming a swing away from Jacinda Ardern's Labour government and putting the opposition National party in the box seat to win power at a 2023 general election.

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