In New Zealand, crime is up but prison populations are down. The National Party wants to reverse the crime trend.
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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ACT or National voters can possibly get a 3-for-1 for their party vote
Polls project right-leaning parties will win if they can marshall their party vote.
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National attempts to woo primary industry
National’s agricultural emissions policy garners support from farmers and biotech firms.
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Bilingualism enters the culture wars this election year
If you’re not clamouring to have more te reo Māori, the Prime Minister and his media allies have a message for you. You’re racist!
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ACT acts up ahead of the general election
With the wind at its back, the ACT seeks to capitalise on increasing popularity and “real change” message.
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Who is Julian Batchelor of “Stop Co-Governance”?
A lot of people are calling him racist, but what is he saying?
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Shades of Pirate Radio Hauraki
Hold on to your emojis! Government is aiming for more control of social media.
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Undecided voters to decide the next Government?
Polls indicate the election is a close race.
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What do Te Pāti Māori and/or The Greens want, to play nice with Labour?
A vote for Labour may put Te Pāti Māori and/or The Greens in the kingmaker position, so what do they want?
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Some issues in this election may be bigger than you think
Get informed – this next election’s a doozy.