The Final Polls
Due to National’s plodding demeanour over the last three years; tolerance of deficits and slow-paced reform, they deserve to lose this election. However, it will be catastrophic for New Zealand.
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Do not be deceived by a Trojan horse. A leopard does not change its spots. Voters should not be blind to the risk.
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Whichever way the cookie crumbles, it is going to be an interesting night. Split your vote and hopefully save the day.
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The deficit is $3 billion for the quarter, $1.4 billion better than Treasury forecast. Treasury’s own pre-election update says part of the improvement comes from inflation lifting the tax take.
Labour and National Have Already Lost
I give my prediction for this election, but regardless of who forms the next government, Election 2026 confirms the long decline of New Zealand's political giants.