Ridiculous eh. We don't bounce well, especially headsI can't think of anyone that is wanting the "freedom" of not having to wear a bike helmet
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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
Ridiculous eh. We don't bounce well, especially headsI can't think of anyone that is wanting the "freedom" of not having to wear a bike helmet
MMP good?? Why on earth do we want the minorities having far more influence than their vote deserves?I think that MMP is very good as it gives both those further on the left and right a voice…. it’s not great though that it’s meant the more centrist parties have had to go further to the left or right than they would probably like in order to form governments.
That said, National should learn a thing or two from Labour in negotiating after elections to only have confidence and supply agreements with those parties “further out”. I think the current government would have been better served with only having a coalition partner with NZ First and not giving up as many things as it had to to ACT.
Next time around, if National is able to form a government, Luxon should (if he’s still leader) grow a pair and not give up as much as he has especially to ACT.
Not a legal requirement on push bikes in the UKI can't think of anyone that is wanting the "freedom" of not having to wear a bike helmet
Plus, it's disgraceful that we have 50 people in our parliament who got there on the the whim of a party committee.MMP good?? Why on earth do we want the minorities having far more influence than their vote deserves?
And with too much sayPlus, it's disgraceful that we have 50 people in our parliament who got there on the the whim of a party committee.
The electorate MP's aren't that flash but the listers are really scraping the bottom of the barrel in most cases
I can’t recall since mmp came into play any minor parties having the influence over the major party that they have in this government. Winston has decided a few elections, but policy wise they really have got far more through than what their portion of the votes would indicateMMP good?? Why on earth do we want the minorities having far more influence than their vote deserves?
Well Winston should never ever have had the opportunity to decide an election result when the runaway most popular party ended up losing. Losing Bill English’s leadership for a total flake like Jacinda was a huge step back… & now we have Luxon who as you point out is weak.I can’t recall since mmp came into play any minor parties having the influence over the major party that they have in this government. Winston has decided a few elections, but policy wise they really have got far more through than what their portion of the votes would indicate
That's because freedom is a concept becoming entirely foreign in Australia and NZ. I'm personally not in favor of removing helmet laws, but I am coming around to the core concept. Norway was particularly eye opening in regards to freedom v safety argument.I can't think of anyone that is wanting the "freedom" of not having to wear a bike helmet
Well Winston should never ever have had the opportunity to decide an election result when the runaway most popular party ended up losing. Losing Bill English’s leadership for a total flake like Jacinda was a huge step back… & now we have Luxon who as you point out is weak.
Or his shonky sidekickI wouldn’t believe a word from Winnie on the subject
That applies to most politicians on most subjects by my estimation, though I have made my views around Winston clear on here many timesI wouldn’t believe a word from Winnie on the subject