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The thread centers on New Zealand's upcoming election, primarily debating the economic management and policy differences between the center-left Labour government and center-right National/ACT opposition. Key criticisms target Labour's fiscal stewardship, citing ballooning government expenditure #7#272, housing unaffordability, and unfulfilled promises like KiwiBuild and dental care expansion #16#12. A user #7 highlighted Labour's annual 9% spending growth versus 1.5% under previous governments, arguing this fueled inflation. National's tax-cut policy faced scrutiny over funding gaps and legality, with user #215 questioning Luxon's reliance on "trust me" assurances.
Leadership competence emerged as a critical theme, particularly in later posts. Luxon drew heavy criticism after a contentious interview where he struggled to defend policy details #194#199#211, while Willis faced backlash for her economic credentials. Hipkins garnered fleeting praise for articulation but was ultimately seen as representing poor governmental outcomes #45#119. A trusted user #308 presented expert economic analysis contradicting Treasury optimism. Infrastructure issues—like Wellington's water crisis and the dental school staffing shortage—were cited as examples of systemic mismanagement #235#12. Notable policy debates included road-user charges for EVs #220, immigration impacts on rents #299, and coalition scenarios involving NZ First #182#258. Early fringe discussions on candidates' rugby allegiances gave way to substantive policy critiques, culminating in grim Treasury forecasts discussed in posts #271#304#308. User #168 also revealed concerns about Labour rushing regulatory changes to entrench policies pre-election.

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Economic Policies, Housing Crisis, Leadership Competence

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There was a recent political party member who was convicted of sexual offences against minors, he still has name suppression. Originally received interim name suppression upon arrest in 2023, to not prejudice the election. :unsure:

Edit: It was 'interim' name suppression upon arrest.
He was convicted in August.
 
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There was a recent political party member who was convicted of sexual offences against minors, he still has name suppression. Originally received name suppression upon arrest in 2023, to not prejudice the election. :unsure:
It really is annoying how many times name suppression is used to “protect” the accused or “insure a fair trial”.
 
The canapés are the kicker aren't they. Fancy bastards.

How about the MP who claims the living costs for a central city apartment when his family home is 50kms away.

Remember - It's all just" entitlements you're entitled to" from the top down
 
The canapés are the kicker aren't they. Fancy bastards.

How about the MP who claims the living costs for a central city apartment when his family home is 50kms away.

Remember - It's all just" entitlements you're entitled to" from the top down
WFT is wrong with sausage rolls and chocolate thins biscuits ;)
 
Surely rolling out things like this is a far better usage of money…. I just hope any reduction funding doesn’t effect this.

 
Not really Inruin. He's right at home with his privilege and his party of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. National have had quite a few instances of this kind of behaviour, which is no surprise.
LOL You make out like its something exclusive to National after seeing similar bullying, drinking and other issues with the Greens, which is no surprise, and other parties.

You love that of the rich, by the rich and for the rich line don't you. I suppose its convenient enough for you to roll off. For future posts they should be responded to with the left parties, of the poor, by the poor, making them poorer.
 
LOL You make out like its something exclusive to National after seeing similar bullying, drinking and other issues with the Greens, which is no surprise, and other parties.

You love that of the rich, by the rich and for the rich line don't you. I suppose its convenient enough for you to roll off. For future posts they should be responded to with the left parties, of the poor, by the poor, making them poorer.
It would be nice if the PM would actually bring wayward MPs and Ministers into line... Considering how sanctimonious the opposition were.

Costello has been an abject embarrassment with her portfolio. Nothing
This situation. Nothing.
 
LOL You make out like its something exclusive to National after seeing similar bullying, drinking and other issues with the Greens, which is no surprise, and other parties.

You love that of the rich, by the rich and for the rich line don't you. I suppose its convenient enough for you to roll off. For future posts they should be responded to with the left parties, of the poor, by the poor, making them poorer.
But inruin, factually speaking, National are the party of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. 100% fact. Their policies, politicians and backers.

They are privilege incarnate. As is Act, but more extreme.




 
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