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Nothing like a good old-fashioned reboot! John Key’s take on "The Bootcamp" failed to impress the critics. (Image: NZ Herald)

Jem Traylen

Wed, 17 Jul 2024

As we eagerly await the next session of Parliament, let’s indulge in the excitement of the latest episode of “Blues’ Clues”.Showrunner/Prime Minister Christopher Luxon boldly pre-announced the intended ending of the show’s first story arc back in April.One of Luxon’s unique storytelling choices is a much-touted flashback episode that he said would occur every 12th episode (aka “quarters”) and which will revisit progress towards the promised ending.BusinessDesk understands that post-production for...

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