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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
On the day the govt increased funding to GPs by a massive 13.89 per cent, Labours social media says this:
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The quality of the lefts propaganda indicates their voters are imbeciles.
Most doctors have closed to new patients in Tauranga. That was Labour GP legacy…Easy to fire bullets @wizard of Tauranga but what was in the announcement that was designed to hold GP fees?
Even the Minister tried to sell it as reducing waiting times
FYI the cost of a visit at the practice I go to has increased from $52 to $72.50 in the last 12 months and the waiting time to get an appointment is +/- 7 days
At my practice, I pay $52 and can get an appointment tomorrow if I wish. Do you think it's indicative of area, Like provincial versus urban?Easy to fire bullets @wizard of Tauranga but what was in the announcement that was designed to hold GP fees?
Even the Minister tried to sell it as reducing waiting times
FYI the cost of a visit at the practice I go to has increased from $52 to $72.50 in the last 12 months and the waiting time to get an appointment is +/- 7 days
I only go for medical treatment in the back of an ambulance…At my practice, I pay $52 and can get an appointment tomorrow if I wish. Do you think it's indicative of area, Like provincial versus urban?
I only go for medical treatment in the back of an ambulance…
Actually when I shot a nail through my finger I took myself to the ED that time as well…
You're young obviously. As we age there are more issues that appear,I only go for medical treatment in the back of an ambulance…
I’ve decided when I turn 50 I will start going for checkups and buy one of those old people, days of the week, pill boxesYou're young obviously. As we age there are more issues that appear,
Warriors PTSD is a big one. Thought I was over it and my councilor could be redundant but after last weekend I need an additional appointment
Didn’t see any answer to the question in your response but perhaps I missed it (again)Most doctors have closed to new patients in Tauranga. That was Labour GP legacy…
A bit idiotic to counter a big funding increase with an emotive scare tactic ‘you will pay more’. Just doesn’t make sense.
Just the other day Labour was blaming National for butter going up a fortune. 1 - National doesn’t control the price of butter 2 - overall inflation is what’s important which is way lower than under Labour.
Labours social media team are currently absolute imbeciles, spreading misinformation.
Sorry, thought it was a rhetorical question about the largest GP funding boost in New Zealand’s history:Easy to fire bullets @wizard of Tauranga but what was in the announcement that was designed to hold GP fees?
Is that the best you can do?Sorry, thought it was a rhetorical question about the largest GP funding boost in New Zealand’s history:
As per my previous, do you think the disparity is between Urban and Provincial?Is that the best you can do?
You shot an arrow in your first post but missed the target completely (IMO)
Show me anywhere that supports ‘because of National a GP visit could soon cost $100’.Is that the best you can do?
You shot an arrow in your first post but missed the target completely (IMO)
Buy a personal BP monitor and one of those finger blood oxygen monitor thingies. Don't need the Doc for much else unless the tremors get so bad you can't hold a glass and the best advice I can give is to smoke the ones with the filters.I’ve decided when I turn 50 I will start going for checkups and buy one of those old people, days of the week, pill boxes![]()
I’ve heard it’s also around places with aged populations who require higher quantity of care (eg Tauranga) where funding is based on an average persons need.As per my previous, do you think the disparity is between Urban and Provincial?
NoAs per my previous, do you think the disparity is between Urban and Provincial?