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Election 2023 headlines with summaries.
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Election 2023: All the latest developments on 8 September
8 Sep 2023The Chief Ombudsman upheld a complaint by the New Zealand Herald about a weeks-long delay in releasing government documents about the flooding in Auckland.
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Stanford backs school over plans to slash roll but won't commit to retaining status quo
8 Sep 2023National's education spokesperson says there's no reason to reduce Chisnallwood Intermediate's roll, but is not promising to keep it as it is if the party wins power.
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Labour's crime crackdown promise met with cautious optimism - but not from National
New law and order commitments from Labour have been met with a warm somewhat sceptical reaction from police and justice advocates.
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Emergency doctors call for 24 hour security staff at all EDs
7 Sep 2023A lack of staffing and beds is overflowing into emergency departments with dangerous consequences, a new report says. Audio
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1000 new state homes in Auckland every year a 'stretch', but doable
The country's builders and community housing providers say they are up to the task of fulfilling a rare moment of political consensus.
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Labour removes false advertising over public transport for disabled people
7 Sep 2023Labour has been caught out claiming National would cut free public transport for disabled people, despite never providing that support in the first place.
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Election updates: Call for politicians to follow Google's lead on AI ads
7 Sep 2023A technology advocacy group is applauding Google's new policy on AI advertising.
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Watch: Labour promises more frontline police, will explore making stalking a crime
7 Sep 2023Labour leader Chris Hipkins is promising to add another 300 frontline police, and expand the use of mental health officers to respond to callouts, if elected.
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National's tourism policy promises new Great Walk, holiday visas rework
7 Sep 2023National is promising a new Great Walk, e-bike chargers on cycle trails and a rework of working holiday visas as part of its tourism policy.
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Call for politicians to follow Google's lead on AI advertising
7 Sep 2023A technology advocacy group is applauding Google's new policy on AI advertising.
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'Fiscally prudent': Labour and Hipkins' vision for NZ
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has made a pitch to business for why his party should be given the chance to govern for a third term, defending the state of the economy and Labour's plans for the future.
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National would demote Māori health boards
5 Sep 2023A National-led government would demote the Māori partnership boards which currently have a deciding say over regional health plans.
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Seymour unveils red-tape review policy's targets
6 Sep 2023The ACT Party has announced the four sectors it would prioritise for its red-tape-cutting reviews.
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Watch: Hipkins announces Labour's five-point economic plan
6 Sep 2023Chris Hipkins has announced a policy to invest $100 million into the Venture Capital Fund to invest in agritech, and visit India within 100 days, if elected.
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Watch: National will deliver 10,000 EV chargers by 2030, leader says
6 Sep 2023National Party leader Christopher Luxon has promised 10,000 electric vehicle charges by 2030 if elected.
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Election 2023: Updates on 6 September
6 Sep 2023This country's history of a free, independent media needs to be maintained, Labour leader says.
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'I'm not mucking around': Luxon defends Waikato Uni input into medical school policy
Proper processes have been followed in National's decision to base a third medical school at Waikato University, the party leader says. Audio
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Election updates: Former Wellington mayor Andy Foster standing for NZ First
6 Sep 2023Winston Peters has announced former Wellington mayor Andy Foster will be a New Zealand First candidate at the election.
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Former Wellington mayor standing for NZ First at the election
5 Sep 2023Winston Peters has announced former Wellington mayor Andy Foster will be a New Zealand First candidate and will contest the Mana seat.
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ACT pledges to prioritise productivity if elected
5 Sep 2023The ACT Party says it would prioritise productivity over everything else, if elected.
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'Nature of the democratic system': Labour says National should get used to criticism
5 Sep 2023If Christopher Luxon and the National Party want to be the next government, Labour's Chris Hipkins says they ought to get used to being scrutinised daily. Audio
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How feasible is National’s plan to tax foreign property buyers?
Analysis - Tax experts and economists believe National's tax plan is "optimistic" and are concerned it could harm New Zealand's international reputation.
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National decries CTU attack ads targeting Christopher Luxon
4 Sep 2023National says a campaign of attack ads targeting its leader Christopher Luxon funded by the Council of Trade Unions is "disgraceful".
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Live election updates: Disruption on campaign trail an increasing problem
4 Sep 2023The leader of the Disinformation Project is warning disruptions on the campaign trail will become an increasing problem this election, and will turn people off engaging.
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