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I’ve heard a few [MPs] interviewed this week, and they’ve been making comments along the lines of “we don’t have the money” or “we can’t afford it”. Finally! […]

While it’s too easy and probably premature to suggest the country is in a state of collapse, it will be soon if we don’t do something about the recklessness we’ve seen with the government chequebook. […]

We’re no longer fit for purpose. Our infrastructure and our services are at breaking point. We need investment, but don’t have the money.

The reality is that, irrespective of your political views, this Government needs to be successful.

Bruce Cotterill/New Zealand Herald

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