There are big differences between them despite claims that both parties pull towards the centre.
Category: Opposition
‘For the Opposition, the Government is, “The comedy of errors”…’
-Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, lecturer and researcher
Here’s what they say they’d do if only…
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Tension, violence and finger pointing on the election campaign trail
Each side of the aisle blames the other for public anger and violence
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Electoral commission not looking very independent
Inadvertently or not, the Electoral Commission is taking sides.
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Winston Peters’ claims on Māori origins another consideration in race based policy
Winston Peters’ claims about Māori indigenous status challenge New Zealand’s history and current policies, sparking debate.
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NZ First courts the anti-mandate vote
NZ First engagement with “freedom vote” may prove a winner in the election.
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Are the youth abandoning Labour?
Labour tries to benefit by dropping the voting age for local elections, but is their timing off?
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NZ First gains momentum heading into the election
NZ First’s campaign seems to have legs.
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Parties’ policies on transportation and roads
National, Labour, and ACT spar over how to fund new roads and public transport.
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NZ First’s “take back our country” populism may be a winning play
NZ First may have a winning strategy to get back into Parliament.
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A push for race-based governance in New Zealand
Calling people “racist” is getting tired.