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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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Smarter not harder mate :)

And people claiming superannuation shouldn’t be lecturing on productivity🤣

Bit of a cheap shot
Bit of a cheap shot
You don’t claim Nz super
You get it automatically at 65
No income or asset testing
See the second sentence
You don’t claim it you get it
Did you ever pay the tax rates boomers did in the 70 s and 80 s
Part of the high tax deal was the govco pension at 65 or possibly lower earlier
I could be rude and ask how much tax you pay
Prob sfa

I’ll give you a pass though because you still work 😉
 

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Smarter not harder mate :)

And people claiming superannuation shouldn’t be lecturing on productivity🤣


I’ll give you a pass though because you still work 😉
I wasn't lecturing on productivity just reminding you about your obsession.
I remember a boss from many years ago saying to a bloke like you.
"You always have an answer. Shifty bastard ".
Appropriate I think. 😉 😜
 
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Bit of a cheap shot
You don’t claim Nz super
You get it automatically at 65
No income or asset testing
See the second sentence
You don’t claim it you get it
Did you ever pay the tax rates boomers did in the 70 s and 80 s
Part of the high tax deal was the govco pension at 65 or possibly lower earlier
I could be rude and ask how much tax you pay
Prob sfa
Just joking about superannuation. Everyone should get it and it shouldn’t be asset tested.

I personally pay enough tax to support a few superannuations.

Actually don’t have an issue with paying tax or trying to overly minimise what we pay. Gotta have good health, education, police, etc.

Annoying though when they up the tax rates and provide worse services. If our govt was efficient, effective and got value for money there would be a lot less grumbles!
 
Just joking about superannuation. Everyone should get it and it shouldn’t be asset tested.

I personally pay enough tax to support a few superannuations.

Actually don’t have an issue with paying tax or trying to overly minimise what we pay. Gotta have good health, education, police, etc.

Annoying though when they up the tax rates and provide worse services. If our govt was efficient, effective and got value for money there would be a lot less grumbles!
I am going to be ever grateful for your input into my superannuation funds.
Cheers mate.
When I was younger and trying to get a start in life I was amazed by how much taxes I had to pay.
Come to think about it some of that would have been towards your upbringing and education and health and wellness services
Funny thing about life we reap what we sow.
 
I am going to be ever grateful for your input into my superannuation funds.
Cheers mate.
When I was younger and trying to get a start in life I was amazed by how much taxes I had to pay.
Come to think about it some of that would have been towards your upbringing and education and health and wellness services
Funny thing about life we reap what we sow.
I was paying 49 per cent on thirty per cent of my salary in 1990
That was in Aus
End of that year went back to Nz for 17 years.
 
I was paying 49 per cent on thirty per cent of my salary in 1990
That was in Aus
End of that year went back to Nz for 17 years.
Technically if we’re paying the top 39% tax rate in NZ and then paying 15% GST when we spend it, we’re paying 54% tax on our high income here.

And if we’re buying petrol which is about half tax it’s actually about 70% tax on that dollar earned and spent!
 
Technically if we’re paying the top 39% tax rate in NZ and then paying 15% GST when we spend it, we’re paying 54% tax on our high income here.

And if we’re buying petrol which is about half tax it’s actually about 70% tax on that dollar earned and spent!
The true cost to government of each litre of petrol sold is about $8 - so $10/;itre would be a fair price if it was user pays.*

*Source: MoT
 
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