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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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@MaybeTop8, we had a Labour MP and their family visit my tourist business last week.

Should I expose them so the left can slaughter her for wavering from only attending community owned pools, libraries and museums for school holiday entertainment?

What morals will her kids grow up with using private businesses!
 
Why was Glastonbury singled out in what was obviously not a serious comment? Isn’t the whole thing somewhat hypocritical given the behaviour of some of the performers at the festival? Both sides are as bad as each other and that’s just a one-sided opinion piece. Move on.
You forget MR B that everything about today is Feelz.
Reality or pragmatism doesn't matter, or so my grandchildren tell me.
 
They do. Not sure if you have grandchildren but feelings are very important to them. And we're not talking under 10's here. They seem to operate in a different time warp to me but I guess that's what my parents said as well.
Are they teenagers? They have a lot to try to comprehend at their age, and we're quite removed from cruel realities of life and death in our Western bubbles. One day they'll be saying the same thing as you about their mokopuna.

No my kids don't have kids yet, I'm a generation behind you, Gen X, that's where it all went wrong koro.
 
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