John key has already cut Winston Peters loose as a potential coalition partner and on Friday he invaded his enemy's home territory.
The National Party leader spent the day campaigning in Tauranga.
There are all kinds of challenging moments on the campaign trail.
A young boy took his trousers down, his mother pulling him away from Key's view.
Key stuck with the New Zealand First donations saga, saying voters have become bored with it.
"They're sort of bored with the Winston Peters scandal. They've had enough time now to make up their minds about who they think is right and who they think is wrong," says Key.
There's still some love for Peters.
"People forget what he did for us here but...he wouldn't be so stupid. He's a brilliant politician," says one voter.
There's a lot riding on this seat for National. It has ruled Peters out of a future coalition so can't afford for him to be king maker. But it's not going to be easy.
"I'm certainly not complacent. We are working very hard on the ground with a grassroots campaign," says Simon Bridges, National candidate for Tauranga.
One thing the newbie can count on is the support he will need from his leader over the next 50 days before polling day.
