On today's edition of The Huddle, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and independent journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the following pressing topics:

Auckland Grammar faced backlash online for being the only Auckland school that opened today, despite concerns surrounding Cyclone Gabrielle. Did they make the right decision by opening before the worst of the weather hit? Would you have wanted your kids at school today?

The Taxpayers' Union wants Eleanor Catton to pay back subsides she's been given following her comments in an RNZ interview. Was this a fair request? Do you agree with The Taxpayers' Union?

National and Labour are neck and neck in a new poll from The Taxpayers Union/Curia. What is National doing wrong? Does Luxon have an image problem?

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