Both parties are pushing hard to get their message out ahead of a campaign truce during Good Friday, as week one of the election campaign nears its end.
The Hunter will soon be a gateway to the world, with the Australian Government providing $55 million to make the Newcastle Airport an international hub.
The government says its budget spending in regions such as the Hunter sets a new record, with funding for roads, rail, energy, health and connectivity.
A leaked text message shows Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce labelled Prime Minister Scott Morrison "a hypocrite and a liar" while a backbencher last year.
