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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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I’m still pissed off with Kurt Cobain for not showing the great man respect at the 92 MTV awards. I’m sure he was just jealous he didn’t have Axl’s talent.
He had a few run ins with other bands. Metallica and Motley Crüe to name a couple more. Seemed to be only axl, they all liked the rest of the band. Was good to see them get back together after he declared slash a cancer
 
So, the government is closing the under-fire NZ Green Investment Fund claiming that there are already 20 other similar funds. But, when asked on the radio this morning, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, couldn't name them. Why do I get the feeling this comes under the same BS as Trump's list of Countries for tariffs or the infamous levels of bureaucracy in the NZ health system.

 
So, the government is closing the under-fire NZ Green Investment Fund claiming that there are already 20 other similar funds. But, when asked on the radio this morning, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, couldn't name them. Why do I get the feeling this comes under the same BS as Trump's list of Countries for tariffs or the infamous levels of bureaucracy in the NZ health system.

What’s the historic returns like?
 
No return.... it's been a source of grants and funding for companies receiving free money. The worst example was over $140 mil given to SolarZero.... a company which provided "rent to own" solar systems which went under.
Ohh yeah standard. Happens here in Aus every other week. ALP have a new genius idea, $2.5B in home battery subsidies.
 
KiwiBank are the only bank to alter some of their fixed rates while KiwiBank, Co-operative Bank and Wespac have dropped their floating rates.... all within 25 minutes of the OCR announcement.
 
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