Luxon the Albatross: National Sinks While Coalition Clings to Life
National caucus members who want to keep their jobs should act soon. The longer Luxon stays, the deeper the hole becomes.
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Quick Hit: Own It, Both Of You
National pledges a digital trans-Tasman trial before the 2028 T20 World Cup. Hipkins says he and Albanese agreed it in 2023. Luxon says you need National to get things done. The row is about credit, not caution. Own it, both of you.
Hipkins the Hypocrite
Hipkins called Harry Mowbray’s split-vote campaign an absolute rort by wealthy entrenched interests. Under MMP an overhang is a feature, not a loophole. Chippy only hates it when his mates aren’t running it. If it is absolute fraud, rule Te Pāti Māori out. He will not.
Apparently, the Jews Don’t Need to Be Asked
The next time a Star of David appears alongside one of the oldest antisemitic stereotypes in existence, here is a radical suggestion for the media: Ask a Jew.
From Major to Middling
Economic credibility is hard to earn. Once lost, it is even harder to regain. Compare the PREFU with what was promised and it is easy to see why 44 per cent of us no longer have confidence in either of the two middling parties.
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National’s “nine new taxes from Labour and their mates” slogan combines policies from Labour, the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and Opportunity.
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New Zealand’s mortgagee sales are on track to reach their highest annual total since 2020, OneRoof reports.