Why are you bothering to reply to me with your rubbish Wiz? Who are you hoping to convince? At least try and address the actual issue, factually provided.
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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
You put it out there so people reply.Why are you bothering to reply to me with your rubbish Wiz? Who are you hoping to convince? At least try and address the actual issue, factually provided.
As i say, at least try and be factual in replies.You put it out there so people reply.
Don’t like facts and context that get in the way of your one sided posting?
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Locked out: Council of Trade Unions economist Craig Renney blocked from Treasury lock-up event
Economist Craig Renney had his application to attend the release of HYEFU declined.www.nzherald.co.nz
Well yes of courseThe ironic thing as that Willis wanted four groups excluded.... with three being right wing. How funny..... @MaybeTop8 worried that the Business New Zealand, the New Zealand Initiative and the Taxpayers’ Union wouldn't be there.
When was the budget? Why are we bringing this up now even?Well yes of courseNo, it was more around the ineptness of National and Willis, and her behaviour.
Eric Crampton to his credit pushed for the inclusion of all parties.
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The lies and dirty politics of the right https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360...rs-party-gossip-email-about-mayor-tory-whanau
Here’s the real solution: countries and councils can only live by what the country and economy can produce and support.![]()
Rates rises are due to people voting against rates rises
Buckle up, it’s time to ignore our crumbling infrastructure for another generation.<br />thespinoff.co.nz
Uhh wasnt that the mayor getting drunk and sucking off men in bar toilets?
No, that was your mum.
Tory Whanau is the Wellington mayor that has invested more money into fixing Wellingtons water inferstructure that all mayor before her.Uhh wasnt that the mayor getting drunk and sucking off men in bar toilets?
No that was your mum.
Tory Whanau is the mayor that has invested more into Wellingtons water infrastructure than any other mayor.
You're a dick. There, I'm triggeredBro got so triggered he forgot how the reply button worked
Any evidence of the sucking?Uhh wasnt that the mayor getting drunk and sucking off men in bar toilets?