"The general view was that the most benefit for the viewing public comes from head-to-head debates people have a very clear choice, a Labour-led government or a Right-wing government. Those issues are going to come out."UPDATE: Lindsay Mitchell has a message that you can use to try and force Clark and Key to debate with the minor parties.
Part of the message says "This is exactly why New Zealanders voted for MMP. Because they wanted the diversity and representation that the two main parties couldn't deliver."
Umm, I think many people hate MMP now, something about the tail wagging the dog.
Related Link: Minor parties furious after debate canned ~ Stuff