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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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I’m not convinced it is my imagination but isn’t retail crime beginning to rise again and be more brazen and aggressive?

Didn’t the last opposition criticise the Govt for the retail crime that was happening on their watch?

Didn’t the Nats and Act campaign on stopping retail crime?

Perhaps they now realise that such crimes are difficult if not impossible to stem.

Perhaps the public now understand that rhetoric in opposition doesn’t translate to success when in Govt.
 
I’m not convinced it is my imagination but isn’t retail crime beginning to rise again and be more brazen and aggressive?

Didn’t the last opposition criticise the Govt for the retail crime that was happening on their watch?

Didn’t the Nats and Act campaign on stopping retail crime?

Perhaps they now realise that such crimes are difficult if not impossible to stem.

Perhaps the public now understand that rhetoric in opposition doesn’t translate to success when in Govt.
Was at Mercer on the weekend and masses of patched gang members drinking at muddy waters, police presence but certainly not enforcing removal of patches as previously campaigned on. Don’t think the police have any intention of enforcing this when they can’t even receive an adequate pay rise
 
Was at Mercer on the weekend and masses of patched gang members drinking at muddy waters, police presence but certainly not enforcing removal of patches as previously campaigned on. Don’t think the police have any intention of enforcing this when they can’t even receive an adequate pay rise
Did the Police sneak in with the humans? 🤣
 
I’m not convinced it is my imagination but isn’t retail crime beginning to rise again and be more brazen and aggressive?

Didn’t the last opposition criticise the Govt for the retail crime that was happening on their watch?

Didn’t the Nats and Act campaign on stopping retail crime?

Perhaps they now realise that such crimes are difficult if not impossible to stem.

Perhaps the public now understand that rhetoric in opposition doesn’t translate to success when in Govt.
They wont stop until store workers are armed can shot the thieves. A few dead thieves on the floor, nobody moaning about it and it would fade away.
 
Bishop was on the radio this morning giving credit to National for the number of First Home Buyers entering the market. The truth is, government's rarely are able to affect the housing markets.... they go in cycles and now happens to be the right time in the cycle for FHB's to enter the market with interest rates about to drop and house values are slowly creeping up. Nothing to do with the new governments policies and everything to do with the part of the housing cycle we're currently in.
 
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