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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
He's been supporting them since he was a small boy (some 20 years before they were formed).Is that it?
Hold on to your hat mate, I heard he actually supports the Crusaders![]()
You bastard. I was just starting to get over the PTSD
Hahaha. Please don't sugar coat it.He's been supporting them since he was a small boy (some 20 years before they were formed).
Evil bald dwarf cunt.
I did - I didn't mention the fundamental Christian Taliban lunatic angle!Hahaha. Please don't sugar coat it.
That's better LGW.I did - I didn't mention the fundamental Christian Taliban lunatic angle!
Looks Iike I spoke too soon, we're going back to structured literacy and phonics.No, there isn't a one thing to fix and everything will be fine scenario here. What I meant by that comment was I see it used as a reason why measuring where a student is currently as being less relevant than perhaps it should be. Do I think National will make changes. Yes, they have already indicated that they will when it comes to measuring students learning.
Announced by who?Looks Iike I spoke too soon, we're going back to structured literacy and phonics.
EricaAnnounced by who?
YesMy god, is anybody else watching this?
Proves that whoever l vote for isn't going to instill any confidence in me.
Says to me that all those saying it can’t get any worse, it can.Proves that whoever l vote for isn't going to instill any confidence in me.
Certainly not going to improve any time soon either with the caliber of the candidates.Says to me that all those saying it can’t get any worse, it can.
Embarrassing