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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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- The public didn’t know what they were getting 🙄
- Worst government ever (after 2 weeks) 🙄
- Just because a majority voted for it doesn’t make it right 🙄
- No ringing endorsement from middle NZ 🙄

Have you lefties been taking lessons from Trump about how to lose an election?

Next there will be capital Hill style temper tantrum protest… hang on… the māori party organised protests already!
These passive aggressive posts with all the emojis make me laugh, because when people respond accordingly you like to play victim when someone does the same to you. Reminiscent of a political strategy these days.
 
- The public didn’t know what they were getting 🙄
- Worst government ever (after 2 weeks) 🙄
- Just because a majority voted for it doesn’t make it right 🙄
- No ringing endorsement from middle NZ 🙄

Have you lefties been taking lessons from Trump about how to lose an election?

Next there will be capital Hill style temper tantrum protest… hang on… the māori party organised protests already!
I didnt say they didnt win ... just that I don't buy "middle NZ" voted for the policy platform shitshow underway.
And that the margin of the election wasn't a landslide.

You're actually the only one having tantrum's... if anybody posts mild criticism of new government you're triggered.
 
These passive aggressive posts with all the emojis make me laugh, because when people respond accordingly you like to play victim when someone does the same to you. Reminiscent of a political strategy these days.
If people respect democracy life would be a lot less divisive.

When Jacinda was elected everyone let her get on with it, despite National getting more votes. We critiqued things that came up but there is a political honeymoon period for a reason. Except with some people on here.
 
Yea well, they did.

It’s called democracy. We don’t agree with all policies from a party but we vote for their overall package.
Only three edits?

This major policy wasn't even campaigned strongly at all & was only written on in NZF manifetso - and still isn't even supported by the public who voted from the parties.


It's pretty clear the vote was for a change of away from Labour than policy.

It's ok to be an adult and admit it's not all rosy.
 
All hail fossil fuels and the motor car. Praise Regression!!!

Exercised a bit of interference too by the looks. You know who does that right? Corrupt authoritiarian regimes.

And it's coming from a left leaning newspaper right Wiz?

 
All hail fossil fuels and the motor car. Praise Regression!!!

Exercised a bit of interference too by the looks. You know who does that right? Corrupt authoritiarian regimes.

And it's coming from a left leaning newspaper right Wiz?

Corrupt authoritarian regimes. 🤣

Allowing people to travel how they want is what the middle majority voted for! We support cycle lanes but not when we’re supposed to have 17% of trips by bike by now and it’s still under 1% with empty lanes everywhere. Balance - not anti car.

And as the research I supplied you show the herald is dead centre - overall not left not right - and definitely not hard right 🤣
 
Don't worry about asking him. Hasn't got a clue. Just seeking attention.
His nurse will be around soon.
😉 😜
Genuine question - how much and why do we have containers moving inter island?

Can’t container ships move cargo around the country?

I genuinely wouldn’t have a clue how it all works?
 
Genuine question - how much and why do we have containers moving inter island?

Can’t container ships move cargo around the country?

I genuinely wouldn’t have a clue how it all works?
Labour have been active in investing in reactivation of coastal shipping.
4/5 shipping companies are now moving boxes between many ports of nz.
Many of these are empty and need repositioning as the balance of freight is not even in different parts of the country.
This will take some of the heavy traffic of our roads.
Coastal shipping was not encouraged by a previous governments..
Any guess's??
 
Labour have been active in investing in reactivation of coastal shipping.
4/5 shipping companies are now moving boxes between many ports of nz.
Many of these are empty and need repositioning as the balance of freight is not even in different parts of the country.
This will take some of the heavy traffic of our roads.
Coastal shipping was not encouraged by a previous governments..
Any guess's??
So do we need rail across the Cook Straight?

How much actually goes across?
 
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