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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
Actually been rumors in the industry of this for years both here and in OZ.Winston to ban Greyhound Racing! That's come from left field for mine
Horse racing he is definitely an advocate for.I thought Winnie was a big advocate for the Racing Industry? Must have been some overwhelming support for him to pull the rug out from underneath them
Some states in Australia put a temporary on dog racing due to the same problem.I thought Winnie was a big advocate for the Racing Industry? Must have been some overwhelming support for him to pull the rug out from underneath them
Some states in Australia put a temporary on dog racing due to the same problem.
Now banned in NSW and NT
Would that not also be the case with horse trainers as well?Actually been rumors in the industry of this for years both here and in OZ.
Mainly because of cruelty by a few trainers
I wonder if the dog racing industry supported NZF to the extent horse trainers do, if this ban would be taking place?Would that not also be the case with horse trainers as well?
Seems strange to single out cruelty to dogs but overlook it with horses if it is happening even on a small scale. I guess it all comes down to the dollar.
Then there’s Manly player Keith Titmuss who in 2020 died in training due to heat stroke and Des Hasler has been under investigation ever since. The Storm and their SAS training. Players walking away from the game because of pushing them to hard. CTE…Would that not also be the case with horse trainers as well?
Seems strange to single out cruelty to dogs but overlook it with horses if it is happening even on a small scale. I guess it all comes down to the dollar.
They certainly do.Then there’s Manly player Keith Titmuss who in 2020 died in training due to heat stroke and Des Hasler has been under investigation ever since. The Storm and their SAS training. Players walking away from the game because of pushing them to hard. CTE…
Don’t all competitive sports push the physical limits of the body in the pursuit of results?
I guess it’s all relative though.
I have never seen cruelty in the horse racing game and I have been around it for a long time.Would that not also be the case with horse trainers as well?
Seems strange to single out cruelty to dogs but overlook it with horses if it is happening even on a small scale. I guess it all comes down to the dollar.
What’s scary is there’s people who believe this nonsense![]()
Ngarewa-Packer stands by $200b 'Soviet' Capital Gains Tax
National's Nicola Willis was critical of numbers.www.nzherald.co.nz
Wow....... Um..... Yeah......
What the.. just making up numbers![]()
Ngarewa-Packer stands by $200b 'Soviet' Capital Gains Tax
National's Nicola Willis was critical of numbers.www.nzherald.co.nz
Wow....... Um..... Yeah......
Her and Hickey are a great pair, no credibility.What the.. just making up numbers