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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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W2d was being a bit tongue in cheek I'm also applying to nz doesn't have talent as a left wing success story
Wonder if Chloe will ever be seen as a moderate voice of reason like Aunty Helen one day. Helen was a fairly radical youth. Can't see it somehow, unless there's a seismic overton shift. Anyway can't talk now, watching australia's got our talent.
 
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I think that MMP is very good as it gives both those further on the left and right a voice…. it’s not great though that it’s meant the more centrist parties have had to go further to the left or right than they would probably like in order to form governments.

That said, National should learn a thing or two from Labour in negotiating after elections to only have confidence and supply agreements with those parties “further out”. I think the current government would have been better served with only having a coalition partner with NZ First and not giving up as many things as it had to to ACT.

Next time around, if National is able to form a government, Luxon should (if he’s still leader) grow a pair and not give up as much as he has especially to ACT.
 
I think that MMP is very good as it gives both those further on the left and right a voice…. it’s not great though that it’s meant the more centrist parties have had to go further to the left or right than they would probably like in order to form governments.

That said, National should learn a thing or two from Labour in negotiating after elections to only have confidence and supply agreements with those parties “further out”. I think the current government would have been better served with only having a coalition partner with NZ First and not giving up as many things as it had to to ACT.

Next time around, if National is able to form a government, Luxon should (if he’s still leader) grow a pair and not give up as much as he has especially to ACT.

Government’s minor parties seem to have rules and regulations in their sights with Winston having a bleat about hi viz and now Seymour apparently seeking advice on removing a bike helmet mandate
 
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