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The coalition government's first year after Election 2023 has been defined by job cuts, tax cuts and a fast-paced policy agenda.
The latest poll showed if an election was held now, the coalition had the numbers to return to government.
That's despite less than a third of people believing the country was in a better shape than it was before the election.
Keep up to date with RNZ's latest political coverage here:
One year on from Election 2023, we look back on how the government is going. Audio
The coalition would return to government, but both Christophers - Luxon and Hipkins - have lost popularity, according to the latest 1News-Verian poll.
Christopher Luxon has announced the appointment at his regular Monday afternoon press conference.
Analysis - It's a tall ask, given National's promise to tighten the purse strings, and Peters' own plans to intervene on an ACT policy. Audio
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