Gangs, gaffes and two guys named Chris: why I’m glued to the New Zealand election contest | Clarke Gayford

Every three years, New Zealanders’ carefully curated ‘nice guy’ persona is put to one sideIt’s a big week in global politics, as the tension of a critical election crackles like electricity. The fight for the soul of a nation is at stake and has ramifications for the wider world as we absorb the only poll that truly matters – that…