Things should start picking around 7 pm NZST.I’m in Aussie, is there updates during the day/night?
Does anyone know of any coverage over here or on YouTube?
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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
Things should start picking around 7 pm NZST.I’m in Aussie, is there updates during the day/night?
Does anyone know of any coverage over here or on YouTube?
Yeah, Media aren't allowed to report on anything (neither is anyone else) until 7pm.I’m in Aussie, is there updates during the day/night?
Does anyone know of any coverage over here or on YouTube?
With the Voice referendum taking place, Sky News, who normally cover NZ elections, are covering the Voice instead. Try live streaming OneNews or NewsHubs/Tv 3 coverage. If those don‘t work, try NewsTalk NZ on iHeart Radio.I’m in Aussie, is there updates during the day/night?
Does anyone know of any coverage over here or on YouTube?
Legend thanks mate.With the Voice referendum taking place, Sky News, who normally cover NZ elections, are covering the Voice instead. Try live streaming OneNews or NewsHubs/Tv 3 coverage. If those don‘t look, try NewsTalk NZ on iHeart Radio.
That is fine. They just can't tell you who to vote for.I wonder how legal this is….. I just had a woman phone one saying she was from one of the parties and ask had I voted yet.
Or, if that the party doesn't get in then dissolves before the next election á la Advance NZ.Wasted vote is a myth, only wasted if you don't end up voting for what you want?
You mean my vote for the Bill and Ben party meant nothing? For shame!!!Or, if that the party doesn't get in then dissolves before the next election ala Advance NZ at the last election.
What a dumpster fire that was![]()
That’s the problem though, I know other people are doing the same as me. If I knew everyone thinking like me would actually vote TOP then I would do it. Wasted vote definitely isn’t a myth. It’s very real.If the people that said that very thing actually voted that way, they'd definitely get in
Wasted vote is a myth, only wasted if you don't end up voting for what you want?
That’s the problem though, I know other people are doing the same as me. If I knew everyone thinking like me would actually vote TOP then I would do it. Wasted vote definitely isn’t a myth. It’s very real.
It’s a failing in our version of MMP. The five percent threshold isn’t really a democratic way of doing it. To be truly democratic each party would get seats that represent the votes they got.
Hopefully it shuts up the hysterical whinging for the offseason at least.Wizard of bloody Tauranga should be happy!![]()
Ya dreaming JonesyHopefully it shuts up the hysterical whinging for the offseason at least.
Maybe National will be tougher on crime! Even the left wanted Labour to do something but they didn't!It's a great night !
Do you think that the gangs will be shaking in their bootsMaybe National will be tougher on crime! Even the left wanted Labour to do something but they didn't!![]()
There is a reason why the gangs support Labour.Maybe National will be tougher on crime! Even the left wanted Labour to do something but they didn't!![]()