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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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Doesn't bode well for our hopes of avoiding the tarrifs
Recall when trump was voted in they were saying he was taking note of country leaders congratulating him. Perhaps Canada, Mexico and China’s message wasn’t congratulatory enough? Think the days of sitting on the fence are over for the likes of countries like us, who knows how we juggle that with our biggest trading partner?
 

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Japan has shown the way. Nutrition education is very important.
This is something covid highlighted and also with all of the current health system discussions.

The health system should be the end part of the treatment for issues that need medication or are terminal. A lot of the western health systems are clogged up with issues that are preventable by diet.

The push for health during covid should have pushed diet as well as exercise. The exercise was more to get out and get fresh air.
 
Recall when trump was voted in they were saying he was taking note of country leaders congratulating him. Perhaps Canada, Mexico and China’s message wasn’t congratulatory enough? Think the days of sitting on the fence are over for the likes of countries like us, who knows how we juggle that with our biggest trading partner?
We could promise to stop the harassment of Israeli tourists that no one is actually doing except John Minto, and just call off the tarrifs? Sounds like a win/win deal. Unless you live in Gaza.
 
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Suppose that's a possibility, Trump and Bibi seem pretty tight. Hope not, because of the power and means they have to bully us into changing our position.

I wonder if in speeches like this that America thinks NZ sees Palestine with more rights than it deserves?
 

Actually crazy to even propose this. This isn't a primary school, it's a sports stadium.

No wonder no one wants to live in Palmy. Run by morons.
And it's a pretty ordinary venue to attract anyone to (both crowds and performers).

A good example of the council forgetting what they are elected to do
 
What is that road kill and potatoes?

It looks like a huge meal. To be honest even if it was appealing I'm not sure I could eat all of that.
 
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