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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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There is a reason why the gangs support Labour.
Gang members do not vote you twit.

Do you not understand that people who join Gangs are inherently antisocial and anarchist.

Last election Labour was their least favorite option due to the decriminalization of Marijuanna a direct attack on their profits.

Most gang members are pro Act party, they want the proliferation of guns in our streets and the criminalization of Marijuana.

The thing that pisses Gangs off most in this country is gun control, think about it.
 
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Lot's of young woman winning their electorates at moment

Chole and Tamantha Paul for the Greens.

The young girl for the TMP is leading her electorate (over Nania Mahuta)
Looking like a good result for the māori party too. Pity they have positioned themselves to the left with Labour and ruled out working with National. I think it's important for māori and the country for them to be able to work with whoever the ruling party is
 
Heyzeuss look at the party vote in Epsom, it shows what people really think of ACT. I guess that is MMP as opposed to democracy.
 
Looking like a good result for the māori party too. Pity they have positioned themselves to the left with Labour and ruled out working with National. I think it's important for māori and the country for them to be able to work with whoever the ruling party is
How would Act and the māori Party work together?

What happened to the māori Party last time they went into government with National?
 
It’s early days.

Rural comes in first which is heavy right. labour and greens will come back later but it won’t be enough.

Can National/ Act govern without Winston?
I agree, but the early voting seems to be against Labour in the city seats...and
Brooke Van der Velden is creaming it in Tamaki, people voting for the candidate there.
 
How would Act and the māori Party work together?

What happened to the māori Party last time they went into government with National?
This iteration of the māori party appears to be more activist based so yes wouldn't work well with ACT. That's disappointing IMO. They actually achieved a number of good things for māori and then got voted out last time. Which I found hard to understand. They achieve nothing outside of Government.
 
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