Not so sure - the butthurt doesn’t seem to be getting any less painful for the head-in-the-sand socialists on this forum.Feel sorry for the newbie Luxon.
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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
Not so sure - the butthurt doesn’t seem to be getting any less painful for the head-in-the-sand socialists on this forum.Feel sorry for the newbie Luxon.
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Speaking from experience??Not so sure - the butthurt doesn’t seem to be getting any less painful for the head-in-the-sand socialists on this forum.
Not to mention it was a national initiative to house those with nowhere to go in motels that was put in place by them. Shame it’s still necessary, I’m amazed we avoided a tent city that many places do in the world. Sad state of affairs.There's a difference, those in motels have nowhere else to live, the politicians have other options. I guess Luxon didn't expect it to take this long with his superior business and negotiating skills.
I have a feeling he’s in for a painful 3 years, hope he’s got ointment handy.Feel sorry for the newbie Luxon.
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I think Seymour will be there to help outI have a feeling he’s in for a painful 3 years, hope he’s got ointment handy.
Treaty referendum?I think Seymour will be there to help out
No I’m not a socialistSpeaking from experience??
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I was gonna say something but don't want to be banned .No I’m not a socialist![]()
Please leave Frank alone. He might get the humpI have no idea where that is so looked it up. Seems the public transport is a camel.
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Who’s your pick for deputy?
Really not sure. I would have gone with Willis and given a proportional number of positions to ACT and WinnieFirst as per their election results but she's been ruled out. It's either Winston or a Winston/Seymour co-deputy combo.Who’s your pick for deputy?
My wife came up with something quite interesting. Because there’s usually a cabinet reshuffle in 18 months time, offer the first 18 months to Winnie. Then offer the second 18 months to Seymour. If Seymour has decided by then that he doesn’t want the role, Winnie keeps it. If Winnie doesn’t want the role in 18 months time, Willis or another National MP gets promoted to the role.Who’s your pick for deputy?
So that sounds like the situation where everyone gets a participation ribbon, seems kinda "woke" don't ya think.My wife came up with something quite interesting. Because there’s usually a cabinet reshuffle in 18 months time, offer the first 18 months to Winnie. Then offer the second 18 months to Seymour. If Seymour has decided by then that he doesn’t want the role, Winnie keeps it. If Winnie doesn’t want the role in 18 months time, Willis or another National MP gets promoted to the role.
Hilarious would be a big improvement over whatever the previous 6 years can be described as.So that sounds like the situation where everyone gets a participation ribbon, seems kinda "woke" don't ya think.
The next 3 years are gunna be freaking hilarious.
We all live in hopeHilarious would be a big improvement over whatever the previous 6 years can be described as.
Hilarious would be a big improvement over whatever the previous 6 years can be described as.
What pisses me off is half the country don't want what's actually best for the country.... they just want whoever the current government to fail so there's can get a turn.We all live in hope![]()