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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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In all honesty, does anyone seriously think Hipkins is going to be the leader at the next election? Damages goods isn’t he?

I actually like the guy, he just can’t get anything achieved. All talk and little else.

Peter saying he won’t work with Hipkins next election but not ruling out Labour is the kiss of death isn’t it?
What on earth is there to like about Hipkins? I reckon he’s a back peddling weasel.
 

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I’d go Peters purely based on the fact I know a few people that have had beers with him & apparently he’s very good value in that setting. Last on my list would probably be Luxon - firstly he doesn’t drink & secondly he’s a fuckwit.
Got a cousin who used to be in touch with Seymour regularly for drinks.
Said he was good company until politics came up and then he was such a fn pain
 
Got a cousin who used to be in touch with Seymour regularly for drinks.
Said he was good company until politics came up and then he was such a fn pain
Actually I’ve heard the same thing on Seymour. I’m sure they’re all a bit like that however geez I reckon put any of us in the same room with a beer tap & I’m sure we’d all get on great so long as we stayed away from any political chat… or dissing on Axl.
 

Guess with Seymour in government, he doesn’t need the platform like dancing with the stars or celebrity basketball games after labelling a challenge to a celebrity boxing match as immature
 
The super tax being discussed in Aus is the most retarded thing ever. Every single politician who supports it refuses to answer a basic question. "At what ages will this effect your grand children?"

I guess commies and lefties doesn't see a future, so destroying it means nothing...
 

View: https://bsky.app/profile/australiainstitute.org.au/post/3lqbgnogjgc2c


Ahh the Australia Institute. Qatar and Murdoch funded "charity" that stole from taxpayers during COVID... Paragons of virtue
 
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