Election 2026: Gisborne’s first-time voters say healthcare, roads and university costs matter most
Healthcare The region’s healthcare was the most frequently mentioned issue. Students spoke at length about “under-resourcing” at Gisborne…
Analysts supportive of Labour’s Fair Go proposal but question specifics
“People aren’t asking for much. Just tell them the real price upfront and make it as easy to…
Support for One Nation’s superannuation policy more than doubles opposition in new Compass Polling
Support for One Nation’s plan to let people redirect part of their superannuation into their pay packets has…
A closer look at election promises on tax, rates, healthcare and cost of living – The Prosperity Project
While National has made “no new taxes” a key election pledge, Bradford points out that doesn’t necessarily mean…
Should Act voters give their candidate vote to National? Paul Henry weighs in
With National polling below 30%, lower than the 38% it received in 2023, some projections suggest Bishop entering…
Election 2026: Over 15,000 eligible voters yet to enrol in Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa
In Tukituki, 57,359 of 62,315 were enrolled as of August 31, giving the area a 92.05% enrolment rate,…
Election 2026: Over 15,000 eligible voters yet to enrol in Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa
In Tukituki, 57,359 of 62,315 were enrolled as of August 31, giving the area a 92.05% enrolment rate,…
The AI sleeper issue that could sway Australian elections
At the last federal election, Tim Wilson won back the seat of Goldstein by 175 votes. The LNP…
Northland mayor should be chosen by voters in any future single council – ex-councillor
Vincent said a single unitary council made the most sense “if there is to be any possibility of…
New poll suggests voters unfazed by Govt Budget as Winston Peters nears Luxon and Hipkins as preferred PM
National had registered a 0.1 point increase to 30.1%. The Green Party had edged New Zealand First as…
Helen Clark and Ruth Richardson critique MMP – has it been good or bad for New Zealand?
The result was a change from First-Past-The-Post (FPP) governments that almost always produced majority governments to the Mixed…
Why NZ needs bold energy reform this election – Simon Bridges
Reforming New Zealand’s electricity market is critical for ensuring our economic security. More Kiwis are moving permanently to…