Election 2023 debate moments: Nicola Willis confronted with National social video of Christopher Luxon making questionable statement | Newshub
Newshub
"Very happy to look into that."
SPRING 2023
Commentary & News
NEW ZEALAND POLITICS
COVERING GENERAL ELECTION 2023
John Campbell: Will New Zealanders let the wealthy decide the next government?
1 News
The young and the poor and the unseen and unheard have power next Saturday – if they vote.
Election 2023: Chance of National-Act Govt slipping away in Herald’s Poll of Polls - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
The Poll of Polls predicts no chance of a Labour/Greens/Māori Party Government.
Act and the nightmare scenario | The Spinoff
The Spinoff
NZ First is surging. David Seymour’s party is slipping. And you’d forgive him for being furious.
The battle for NZ’s farming heartland: Groundswell, ACT and the changing face of rural politics | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
ANALYSIS: For the first time in more than a century, farmers are not all in the same political paddock.
Election 2023: New poll shows whether Kiwis believe Winston Peters’ Labour promise - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
The NZ First leader has made a commitment - but do voters trust him?
The Week in Politics: Blame games and media bashing | RNZ News
RNZ
Analysis - Hipkins comes down with Covid, sparking a blame game over the cancelled Luxon debate, while Winston Peters lashes the media, writes Peter Wilson.
Election 2023: Winston Peters guards path to power as Hipkins resumes attacks on National's tax plan | Newshub
Newshub
The Labour leader is out of COVID-19 isolation and back on the campaign trail - but still behind in the polls.
On the Campaign, October 6: What you missed on the election campaign today - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Top is keen to enter Parliament - does Ilam want to help them get there?
Election 2023 updates: All the latest developments on 6 October | RNZ News
RNZ
Chris Hipkins is out of Covid-19 isolation and has been busy in the Wellington region. Follow Friday's developments on the campaign trail with RNZ's blog here.
Election 2023: Christopher Luxon apologises for tax policy inaccuracies - immediately repeats error - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Luxon countered Labour's tax position was "more fractured than the [Ranfurly] shield".
Election 2023: Auckland’s Tāmaki electorate, National v Act, the most exciting race - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Tāmaki has been a stronghold of the National Party, but this election is different.
Campaign trail threats and abuse reinforce the need to protect NZ’s women politicians – before they quit for good
The Conversation
Ugly incidents in the run-up to the election mirror the rise of online violence against women in politics. The next government needs a plan to tackle the problem before it’s too late.
NZ First policies on the move, but still a firm no to coalition with Labour | Stuff.co.nz
Stuff
The party's policies are proving something of a moving feast, including a promise to remove GST off fresh food.
Winston's Wishes: What NZ First is Campaigning On | Newsroom
Newsroom
At NZ First's campaign launch back in July, leader Winston Peters said the election “must be about the economy” but there was a clear indication race-based discussion and policy would feature heavily.
Study reveals which big party has been most negative online
1 News
New analysis of Labour and National’s social media posts reveals quite the gap between the two parties when it comes to negativity online.
Nat's tax package demonstrates the difficulty of conveying policy
ZB
A tax expert says that National's proposed tax changes demonstrate the challenges of conveying complicated policies to the electorate. The party is defe
Election 2023 debate moments: Winston Peters backtracks on GST policy, stresses need for 'stable Government' while scrapping with David Seymour | Newshub
Newshub
"If you're voting for the National Party, this is what you are voting for. That is pretty high-risk."
Northland/Te Taitokerau hears from potential MPs – Te Ao Māori News
Te Ao Māori News
Candidates fighting it our for both the Northland and Te Taitokerau electorates debate the issues at Ōtīria Marae
Election 2023 updates: All the latest developments on 6 October | RNZ News
RNZ
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has emerged from isolation on Friday morning. Follow the day's political news with RNZ's blog.
Would I Lie to You? No | Newsroom
Newsroom
'Minor' party leaders quizzed at TVNZ debate on issues ranging from coalition building to lying
Five questions about the first week of voting, answered
1 News
Advance voting has been open since Monday and people have questions - and not just “When will this dull, white bread election campaign be over?”
On the Campaign, October 5: What you missed on the election campaign today - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Plus: Accusations National's $250-a-fortnight tax relief policy a “scam”.
The Front Page: Benefit v superannuation - where politicians are looking to cut costs - NZ Herald
NZ Herald
Keeping New Zealanders secure doesn't come cheap.
Record immigration will put pressure on NZ's population, infrastructure and productivity – where’s the election debate?
The Conversation
With immigration soaring, warnings about its impact on population distribution, housing and business innovation have gone largely undiscussed during the election campaign.