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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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Any thoughts on the announcement today of the banning of overseas betting by the TAB.
Been taken over by an off shore company who are now banning off shore wagering.
Another form of privatization IMO
Hypocrisy at it's best
Doesn’t that mean that all related tax is collected in NZ rather than lost to offshore betting companies?
 
I thought he was a leftie?

He’s certainly got no economic or financial literacy, therefore that places him somewhere other than “hard right”
I think he and the lovely Hannah have a decent amount of financial literacy. They certainly fit the profile for Grifters Inc. like a few others in this country and can possibly count past 10 without taking their shoes off.
 
Doesn’t that mean that all related tax is collected in NZ rather than lost to offshore betting companies?
Doesn't that work the same way with profits taken offshore.
Doesn’t that mean that all related tax is collected in NZ rather than lost to offshore betting companies?
Yes Mr B but the stakes for NZ racing has lifted for the better of the thoroughbred industry.
With a monopoly the benefits to the industry will be going offshore.
 
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