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Election 2023 headlines with summaries.
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National, ACT could form government according to latest 1News-Verian poll
17 Jul 2023The latest political poll shows National and ACT could form a government, but the gap between the left and right blocs is closing.
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National unveils policy to allow some tenants to use KiwiSaver for bond payments
National would allow people under the age of 30 to use their KiwiSaver to pay for a tenancy agreement bond.
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Greens announce policy to repeal 2008 deadline to lodge Treaty claims
17 Jul 2023The Green Party has unveiled its plan to return land wrongly taken from Māori.
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National's pothole policy about finding 'balance between safety and efficiency' - Brown
The National Party denies its newly announced 'Pothole Repair Fund' will contribute to a higher road toll. Audio
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On the campaign trail: National's pothole fix, Labour's new slogan and ACT's party list
16 Jul 2023Political parties are hitting the campaign trail in Auckland today with National pledging to create a $500 million Pothole Repair Fund.
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Dumped wealth tax: Hipkins defends move despite anger from minor parties
13 Jul 2023Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins is confident he will not lose support from the left after drawing a line under talk of wealth taxes. Audio
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ACT promises tougher sentences for attacks on workers
13 Jul 2023Serious violent crimes that affect workers would become an aggravating factor in sentencing under the policy.
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Hipkins' tax pledge could threaten coalition talks - Greens, Te Pāti Māori
12 Jul 2023The Greens and Te Pāti Māori are warning Labour that ruling out capital gains or wealth taxes could threaten their chances of a coalition deal.
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Hipkins rules out capital gains tax, wealth tax if Labour re-elected
12 Jul 2023The Labour Party leader says with many households struggling, it's not the time for a big shake-up of the tax system.
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PM says poll with Labour slump was taken during 'messy few months'
12 Jul 2023The prime minister says a new poll showing a slump in support for Labour is a sharp reminder the government needs to stay focused on the issues affecting New Zealanders. Audio
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Dawn raid visits: Govt seeking advice on potential legislative changes
11 Jul 2023Acting prime minister Carmel Sepuloni says the government is asking for advice on potential legislative changes to Dawn Raid-style visits after earlier failing to tighten the rules following a… Audio
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National sketches out housing policy in Canterbury
10 Jul 2023The National Party is promising more cash and less red tape so councils can build houses in the Greater Christchurch area.
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ACT's plan for 17 year olds to be treated as adults out of touch - advocate
10 Jul 2023An advocate for children in care, who has experienced abuse in care himself, says the ACT Party's youth justice policy lacks empathy.
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Lack of surprises in Green Party manifesto shows 'consistency'
9 Jul 2023The Green Party has released its election year manifesto, containing the policies it intends to implement if it forms part of the next government.
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ACT wants to put 17 year olds back into adult justice system
The ACT Party says it will put 17 year olds back into the adult justice system, if it is part of a government after the election, reversing a change the party once supported.
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National pledges to put an extra $30m into Dunedin Hospital if elected
7 Jul 2023National promises to put an extra 23 inpatient beds, two operating theatres and a PET scanner in the new build that has been plagued by delays and budget blowouts. Audio
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Watch: Hipkins speaks about the government's 'back to basics' foreign policy
7 Jul 2023Chris Hipkins, in his first major foreign policy speech, has highlighted his leadership will not mean a major shift in New Zealand's approach to the world.
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ACT and Greens urge action, not rhetoric, over housing
6 Jul 2023Politicians on the left and right are at odds over a new housing report, but agree that what is really needed is getting more homes built.
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait to contest Rotorua for Te Pāti Māori
6 Jul 2023Prominent Māori leader and Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait will stand for Te Pāti Māori in the Rotorua electorate.
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Government questions cost, value of National's medical school policy
The government is questioning National's ability to fund a new medical school, and says it's unclear if doing so would increase the total number of doctors trained.
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'I make no apologies for being tough on gangs' - Luxon on latest report
5 Jul 2023National Party leader Christopher Luxon is disputing a report from the chief science advisor which says New Zealand cannot arrest its way out of the gang problem. Audio
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PM wants to meet with Kiri Allan face-to-face, supports her taking time off
4 Jul 2023Chris Hipkins says he will not express confidence in minister Kiri Allan until he can meet with her face-to-face. Audio
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Warning of 'alienation and dislocation' if NZ tries to arrest its way out of gang problem
5 Jul 2023A tough approach such as boot camps is ineffective and risks fuelling gang membership, the prime minister's chief science advisor says in a new report. Audio
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Greens' rental price control policy: Davidson rubbishes criticisms
3 Jul 2023Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says criticisms of their new policy that it would reduce housing supply or lead to black-market deals are "rubbish". Audio
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