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Election 2023 headlines with summaries.
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Watch: National's proposed ombudsman just 'additional bureaucracy' - Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says National's proposal for a cyclone and flood recovery ombudsman isn't justified.
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Watch: National announces new policy on campaign trail
4 Sep 2023National is promising its approach to cyclone and flood recovery would be "fairer and faster" than Labour's, with plans to cut regulations and set up a specific ombudsman.
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Labour's free dental care promise 'good step' but has 'some challenges'
4 Sep 2023An increased workforce and renegotiated funding model would be needed for Labour's pledge on free dental care to come into effect, the NZ Dental Association president says.
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More protests, disruptions likely on election campaign trail
4 Sep 2023More "radicals" are expected along the campaign trail but Chris Bishop asks that they be respectful of the democratic process. Audio
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'Not a parent' or a 'greater fiscal conservative'? Political leaders pitch to businesses
National leader Christopher Luxon has accused Labour of treating businesses like children, while Chris Hipkins says ironically for a Labour leader, he's one of the "greater fiscal conservatives" of…
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Political parties must outline AI strategy, regulation - tech industry
4 Sep 2023Technology experts are urging Labour and National to announce an Artificial Intelligence strategy before October's election.
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Election 2023: Campaigns kick off as policies aimed at cost of living scrutinised
4 Sep 2023Power Play - Policy proposals from National and Labour aimed at easing financial pressures are rolling out thick and fast - and that comes with scrutiny, Jane Patterson writes.
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Election 2023: National Party unveils pledge card at campaign launch
3 Sep 2023The National Party has unveiled an election year pledge card, listing eight of its priority promises.
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ACT launches energy proposal, plans to remove Te Mana o te Wai
3 Sep 2023The ACT party says removing tangata whenua from freshwater management would speed up the consent process.
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Election 2023: Labour kicks off campaign with free dental promise
2 Sep 2023Labour has officially kicked off its election campaign with a promise to extend free dental care to all those under 30.
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Water pistols are out, one super-soaker is in at infamous debate
2 Sep 2023The noisy and riotous Aro Valley debate has returned this election with no restrictions on numbers, but without one of its traditions.
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Live election updates: 'I'm not going to be put off by Brian Tamaki,' Hipkins says after heckling
2 Sep 2023Labour kicked off its 2023 election campaign in Auckland this afternoon, but Chris Hipkins' launch speech was interrupted by several hecklers. Follow all the latest election news with RNZ's live blog.
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Election 2023: Our MMP voting system explained
1 Sep 2023Here's what you need to know about voting and MMP.
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Live updates: Parliament's out, campaigning for Election 2023 is heating up
1 Sep 2023Parliament has been officially adjourned and all political parties are now hitting the roads solely focussed on winning New Zealand's vote.
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Week in Politics: National aims for maximum voter impact
1 Sep 2023Analysis - National aims its tax package at middle New Zealand, where the most votes are. The strategy behind Chris Hipkins ruling out working with NZ First and the government cuts its spending as…
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Focus on Politics: Parties talk strategy as election begins in earnest
2 Sep 2023RNZ's political team speaks to each party in Parliament about their position and strategy for the coming campaign - and considerations for any negotiations. Audio
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Political editors panel: Nats launch tax package as Parliament rises
1 Sep 2023RNZ and Stuff political editors Jane Patterson and Luke Malpass examine the past week in politics, which saw National unveil its tax policy before Parliament adjourned. Audio
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Parliament adjourns with speeches full of pre-campaign attacks
1 Sep 2023Parliament has ended for another term, shutting down ahead of the election campaign with a debate where most focused on attacking their political opponents.
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Coalitions, confidence and supply: What you need to know
31 Aug 2023Explainer - Election campaigns are often strewn with debate over potential coalition or other partnership arrangements - here's how it all works.
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Should rental property owners get interest deductibility? Here's what insiders say
A real estate company and property investors group are optimistic about the National Party's policies on offshore purchases and restoring interest deductibility for rental properties. Audio
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Nicola Willis backs online gambling tax numbers 'estimates of the black market are good'
31 Aug 2023National has defended the costings for its online gambling tax, saying it is more than GST and includes corporate taxes and casino fees.
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National's tax plan and costings: What you need to know
30 Aug 2023Analysis - The National Party has unveiled its tax cuts plan - including new taxes to pay for it. Here are the finer details on the plans and how much each policy will cost.
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Greens, ACT cry foul over National's 'climate dividend'
30 Aug 2023The Green and ACT parties are calling out National over its supposed "climate dividend", saying the language is misleading.
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Taxing questions: Is National glossing over the cost of administering its new measures?
31 Aug 2023Analysis - The National Party's newly released tax package makes a clear and politically prudent play for the middle-income vote.
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