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Farrar:

It allows them to try and distance themselves from Labour and NZ First

Their backbench MPs probably hated asking patsy questions

It doesn’t really disadvantage the Government significantly as National is so large they had eight out of 12 questions already. Having nine out of 12 isn’t a huge difference.

It sends a slight signal to Labour and NZ First not to take them for granted

Goes down well with their supporters