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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
Swing back to Labour now... 140 lead and growingMt Albert now down to 1 vote.
She has half a brain thoughI like the deputy has a cyborg quality to her
If anyone is pissed off about lockdowns it should be the South Island. Had no cases yet lockdown.As a proud Māori and a teacher, I am gutted with this result. I am an Aucklander too, and hold no grudges for the covid lockdowns. Big picture, I am very grateful to be a Kiwi where we can all have our say.
Look at Australia - voting NO today.I really wish NZ was more progressive.
And now Helen White is in the lead by over a hundred.National's Melissa Lee's lead in Mt Albert has dropped back. She is only 80 votes ahead of Labour's Helen White now. It's going to go down to the wire.
Special votes usually got to National
She's losingNational's Melissa Lee's lead in Mt Albert has dropped back. She is only 80 votes ahead of Labour's Helen White now. It's going to go down to the wire.
Special votes usually got to National
They will never have Te Pati māori. I think they are going to need Winston once the dust settlesI have just checked the seat chart. National will probably not need Te Pati māori or Winston, and they will get an extra seat because of the bye election coming up.
Why?Looking more and more likely that NZFirst will be needed to form a Government
Tony or Toni?Hipkins says his partner is Tony???