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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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Anyone with half a brain would appreciate that column for what it is, highly left wing biased dribble. However that prerequisite would obviously rule you out.

Moving on, & very encouragingly,
courier operator Freightways reported their full year result yesterday & disclosed that their same customer volume ticked up slightly in the 6 months to June & their expectation is for further improvement as the next 12 months unfolds. Small steps but looks like we’re finally getting on the right path after the disaster that was Labour & Adrian Orr.

Anyone with a whole brain would understand it per se.
 

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Delaying for more funds.

The loser doesn't get to dictate terms, that's been the case since the dawn of time. So if Ukraine cant win, cant dictate terms, why on earth would a leader be delaying cessation while thousands are still dying? Ohh "more aid" got it...

Ukraine is calling for more support from Australia and other nations to fend off Russia's invasion ahead of a major diplomatic meeting.

The war is over the rare earth resources and gas fields in the east isn't it, 90% of Ukraine's wealth, Russia doesn't have full control of them yet. Should Zelensky give them up in a peace deal? Probably should take the deal at the current border, before they lose more territory.
 
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