Prebble’s Weak Defence of Open Doors Ignores Real New Zealand Concerns
Leaders must restore economic security and confidence. That starts with listening to voters rather than lecturing them about populism being bad.
Leaders must restore economic security and confidence. That starts with listening to voters rather than lecturing them about populism being bad.
Labour’s reliance on a toxic alliance with the Greens and Te Pati Maori keeps handing the government opportunities.
The New Zealand media really need to stop asking her opinion on anything. Let her enjoy a harder dose of Relevance Deficit Disorder that she is clearly suffering from.
RNZ can keep clutching their pearls, but the rest of us should thank Shane Jones for having the backbone to say no. New Zealand First, indeed.
If Luxon truly wanted to connect, he would commit fully or stay away altogether. Instead, we get this half-baked plan that satisfies no one.
These poll ratings act like a boat anchor, holding National back from any real momentum. With an election looming later this year, Luxon’s personal unpopularity may well sink the party’s chances if they don’t address it sharpish.
This immigration debate will be a core issue in the coming election. NZ First stands to profit handsomely, drawing a clear line against the globalists in National, ACT and Labour.
NZ First is probably in their best position ever heading into an election year as part of the governing coalition. The upward swing from five to seven per cent in early 2025 to eight to 12 per cent now breaks the mould.
National must lift its game or risk losing what should be a winnable position. Luxon needs to shake off the boat anchor label fast or the party will keep drifting.