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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.
Economic Policies, Housing Crisis, Leadership Competence
What does that mean you babbling baboon?Only racists hide behind their race!
Who would have thought that a centre-right would release a budget that has higher environmental spend than the previous Labour-greens governmentSeems like sensible priorities from the govt. lots of extra funding for the key areas that matter to NZ (welfare, health, education, environment, law and order). Doing the basics well.
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So much for the lefts attack lines of austerity and the cutting everything… well done coalition!
Would be great to see a link to the source thanksWho would have thought that a centre-right would release a budget that has higher environmental spend than the previous Labour-greens government
Actually I just reread the graphic that wiz posted. My badWould be great to see a link to the source thanks
@wizard of Tauranga was the source, is he an agent of the Atlas disinformation network, wouldn't be surprisedWould be great to see a link to the source thanks
Kava chameleon. Hope you’re blasting some culture club at your placeIf it any consolation, I’ve had a few kavas and can’t read my phone screen very well
I remember him saying he's a big Boy George fan when he's had a few kavasKava chameleon. Hope you’re blasting some culture club at your place
I refer to my kava as “undy dropper”I remember him saying he's a big Boy George fan when he's had a few kavas
That's what I call my latex Shaun Johnson mask, I have to break it out sometimes when it's been a while since the wife's forgiven me for my latest misdemeanor.I refer to my kava as “undy dropper”
keep ya daks on bro.I refer to my kava as “undy dropper”
To provide some much needed context missing from your post WizSeems like sensible priorities from the govt. lots of extra funding for the key areas that matter to NZ (welfare, health, education, environment, law and order). Doing the basics well.
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So much for the lefts attack lines of austerity and the cutting everything… well done coalition!