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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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Good to see Stuff republish it as well, they’ve started to slowly put a bit more balance into their material lately. Good opinion piece, I think encapsulates the thoughts of many (I hesitate to say the majority, however quite possibly) New Zealanders that had to endure her ‘leadership’.
Balance meaning publishing right wing drivel
 

Going to be a really close election next one I think. The opposition coalition has the numbers to govern again after the previous poll had the current government having the numbers to stay in government. Been a bit like that in previous polls before that going back and forth between them
 

Going to be a really close election next one I think. The opposition coalition has the numbers to govern again after the previous poll had the current government having the numbers to stay in government. Been a bit like that in previous polls before that going back and forth between them
I wonder if, for a lot of voters, if it will come down to whether they want the influence of ACT at one end or the Māori Party at the other end of a coalition government. Preferably, I'd prefer neither!!!
 
I wonder if, for a lot of voters, if it will come down to whether they want the influence of ACT at one end or the Māori Party at the other end of a coalition government. Preferably, I'd prefer neither!!!
A Seymour half term as deputy pm could make it or break it?
 
A Seymour half term as deputy pm could make it or break it?
It will nothing if not entertaining ;). In someways, I'd love a coalition of Labour, Greens and the māori Party.... just so we could compare Blue Chris trying to deal with Seymour to Red Chris dealing with Packer and Waititi.
 
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