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Keith Rankin writes; My gut feeling now is that the Left will get 51% of party votes, and that there will be a larger – though not large – overhang on the Left than on the Right. That could be unwelcome news for Willie Jackson. Opportunity may get close to 10% of the party vote. Further, I think that there could be an opening for a National/Opportunity/Act government, without New Zealand First.
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New Zealand a bright spot in global economy
Source: National Party of New Zealand New Zealand a bright spot in global economy New Zealand’s economy is a bright spot in a difficult global environment, growing faster than other advanced economies while interest rates rise overseas, National’s Finance and Economic Growth spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “Overnight the Bank of England raised its interest rate…
Government’s books show National’s plan working
Source: National Party of New Zealand Government’s books show National’s plan working The continuing improvement in the government’s books highlights the importance of sticking with the plan that is working, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “The financial statements for the first three months of the year, released today, show the operating balance deficit was…
Jobs data shows why Kiwis can’t risk Labour
Source: National Party of New Zealand Jobs data shows why Kiwis can’t risk Labour Today’s labour market statistics reflect the impact of uncertainty on the economy and the need to stick with the plan that is working to rebuild the economy, National’s Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says. “The economy is strengthening but businesses have been…
Hipkins’ pledge can’t survive Greens negotiations
Source: National Party of New Zealand Hipkins’ pledge can’t survive Greens negotiations Chris Hipkins’ claim to resign rather than introduce any new tax beyond his capital gains tax is a promise he won’t be able to keep, National’s Campaign Chair Simeon Brown says. “Yesterday Chris Hipkins claimed he would rather resign than bring in new…
National’s manifesto to secure NZ’s future
Source: National Party of New Zealand National’s manifesto to secure NZ’s future National has the positive long-term plan to keep growing the economy, lift incomes, pay down government debt and set New Zealand up for a more secure future. “This Saturday, New Zealanders will choose the next government. The election will be tight, and Kiwis…
Fatal crash, SH 5, Tapapa
Source: New Zealand Police Police can confirm one person has died following a two-car collision on State Highway 5 at Tapapa in South Waikato today. The crash happened about 1.30pm, near the intersection of Waiohotu Road. An occupant of one vehicle died at the scene. Five other people were treated for a range of injuries,…
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