National pledges solar loans for homeowners, planning reforms
National is promising low-interest loans for home solar and batteries, and sweeping planning changes to make small-scale renewable…
‘We do not want to be on 29% on election day’: Bishop on new poll
Senior Minister Chris Bishop says National does “not want to be on 29% on election day” after a…
Party leaders react to new 1News poll, play down newcomer’s rise
The minor-party race has heated up in the results from tonight’s 1News Verian poll, with newcomer Opportunity scoring…
Poll: Big two parties at 30-year low, Opportunity nears 5% threshold
Both Labour and National have taken falls in the latest 1News Verian poll, with Labour tumbling by five…
Party leaders react to new 1News poll, play down newcomer’s rise
The minor-party race has heated up in the results from tonight’s 1News Verian poll, with newcomer Opportunity scoring…
Analysis: NZ sours on National and Labour, minor parties on the rise
Our two major parties combined are at their most unpopular this century, writes Politics Producer Tom Day. 61%…
Nats’ KiwiSaver proposals ‘big gift’ for financial services sector
Money being forced into KiwiSaver under National’s major election policy could potentially be better off spent paying off…
Peters fires back, Seymour calls for unity after Nats ‘Mum and Dad’ dig
National’s coalition partners have taken sharply different tacks after the party’s campaign chairman likened coalition dynamics to “Mum…
National members ‘nervously optimistic’ about election campaign
National Party faithful are confident in its chances this election, but acknowledge it’s going to be tight, and…
KiwiSaver mandated for all workers if National re-elected
KiwiSaver would become compulsory for every New Zealand worker from July 2028, if National is re-elected, under a…
Ex-National minister won’t seek list spot, confirming Parliament exit
Former National Party minister Andrew Bayly will not seek a place on the party’s list for the upcoming…
National election policy announcement expected as party gathers for AGM
National Party members are gathering for the party’s annual general meeting, with a big focus on the economy…