Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
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.
Economic Policies, Housing Crisis, Leadership Competence
What are the million plus folk not in the labour force and not registered as unemployed doing? Seems a lot of people or have I got it wrong?
Here's the definition:What are the million plus folk not in the labour force and not registered as unemployed doing? Seems a lot of people or have I got it wrong?
I would have thought the cut off age would be 65 given the category is working age population.Here's the definition:
The working-age population includes the non-institutionalised, resident population of New Zealand aged 15 years and over.
Looks like that includes grey power, as well as medically unable to work
Chloe’ll sort itfuck man,
Darleen Tana and Golriz Ghahraman and now Julie-Anne Genter, if these are the good guys then we’re fucked.
Stuff
www.newshub.co.nz
also, just wanted to add. poor James Shaw, having this take attention from his otherwise pretty decent exit.fuck man,
Darleen Tana and Golriz Ghahraman and now Julie-Anne Genter, if these are the good guys, we’re fucked.
Stuff
www.newshub.co.nz
There are no good guys, but if there were any then the activist party masquerading as an environmental party certainly wouldn’t be it.fuck man,
Darleen Tana and Golriz Ghahraman and now Julie-Anne Genter, if these are the good guys, we’re fucked.
Stuff
www.newshub.co.nz
my point exactly!There are no good guys, but if there were any then the activist party masquerading as an environmental party certainly wouldn’t be it.
Short in stature, angry & arguing with a florist over cycle lanes - rumour is that Genter is actually you in drag.JAG is about 5' tall and 50kgs - any male Natzional MPs intimidated by her need to grow a pair.
size has nothing to do with it.JAG is about 5' tall and 50kgs - any male Natzional MPs intimidated by her need to grow a pair.
It doesn't surprise me in the slightest. If I see an antivaxxer / greenie / unionist / conspiracy theorist / wellness-influencer / nutritionist at a dinner party, I take a seat far enough away that I don't have to enter into a condescending conversation about how the've been enlightened, and any differing opinion from theirs is outdated and wrongThere are no good guys, but if there were any then the activist party masquerading as an environmental party certainly wouldn’t be it.
Nah, I'm over 6' and about twice the weightShort in stature, angry & arguing with a florist over cycle lanes - rumour is that Genter is actually you in drag.
Luxon doesn't like cycle lanes for the obvious reasonsShort in stature, angry & arguing with a florist over cycle lanes - rumour is that Genter is actually you in drag.
On this subject, why are all male right wing politicians midgets - was it being bullied at school that makes them so bitter?Nah, I'm over 6' and about twice the weight
This is what Luxon looks like when you stand next to himOn this subject, why are all male right wing politicians midgets - was it being bullied at school that makes them so bitter?
I've met them all - Luxon, Bridges, Brown, Foster to name a few and they are all dwarfs![]()