SECTIONS

election 2017

NationalNovember 29

English pushes to see 33 pages on coalition

The existence of a "secret'' coalition document has again dominated debate in Parliament with National saying it shows the extent of NZ First's influence in the Government.
English pushes to see 33 pages on coalition
English pushes to see 33 pages on coalition
DunedinNovember 14

Helping democracy to happen satisfying

Dunedin registrar of electors Dee Vickers is retiring ``on a high'', after the city's voter turnout in the recent general election exceeded 83%, the highest since she began her job in 2005.
Helping democracy to happen satisfying
Helping democracy to happen satisfying
NationalSeptember 21

New poll: Peters in kingmaker position

Labour and National have slipped back in the last poll before Saturday's election, giving NZ First leader Winston Peters the kingmaker position.
New poll: Peters in kingmaker position
New poll: Peters in kingmaker position
NationalSeptember 20

Strategic voting top of mind: Maori Party

Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox says the most common issue voters raise with her now is not poverty or housing - but strategic voting.
Strategic voting top of mind: Maori Party
Strategic voting top of mind: Maori Party
NationalSeptember 20

Reunifying party in blue seat a priority

Eileen Goodwin  profiles the Clutha-Southland electorate.
Reunifying party in blue seat a priority
Reunifying party in blue seat a priority
NationalSeptember 20

Water use big issue for Waitaki voters

Dene Mackenzie profiles the Waitaki electorate.
Water use big issue for Waitaki voters
Water use big issue for Waitaki voters
NationalSeptember 19

ELECTION 2017: The policies at a glance

ELECTION 2017: Who are you going to vote for on Saturday? Here's a summary of the political parties' policies on important issues.
ELECTION 2017: The policies at a glance
ELECTION 2017: The policies at a glance
NationalSeptember 18

Clark hits out over 'pretty communist' remark

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has hit out after a protester accused Labour leader Jacinda Ardern of being a "pretty communist" at a farmers' protest in Morrinsville.
Clark hits out over 'pretty communist' remark
Clark hits out over 'pretty communist' remark
NationalSeptember 18

Policies reflect growing visitor demand

ELECTION ISSUE - TOURISM: The increasing number of visitors is putting pressure on some of New Zealand's most scenic attractions and political parties are aware of the stress this is putting on infrastructure.
Policies reflect growing visitor demand
Policies reflect growing visitor demand
NationalSeptember 18

No-fees policy big hit with students

ELECTION ISSUE: Education is a key battleground for the political parties’ competing agendas in this election, Eileen Goodwin reports.
No-fees policy big hit with students
No-fees policy big hit with students
NationalSeptember 18

Big problems to address in troubled sector

ELECTION ISSUES: Health is a problem area for National, but Labour’s plan for the sector is vague, reports Eileen Goodwin.
Big problems to address in troubled sector
Big problems to address in troubled sector
NationalSeptember 14

National will look to sell Landcorp farms if re-elected

A National government will look to sell state-owned Landcorp Farming farms if it is re-elected on September 23, Primary industries spokesman Nathan Guy says.
National will look to sell Landcorp farms if re-elected
National will look to sell Landcorp farms if re-elected
NationalSeptember 12

MMP: What you need to know

With advanced voting already underway University of Otago Department of Politics head Prof Janine Hayward has put together a handy guide of how to vote using MMP.
MMP: What you need to know
MMP: What you need to know
NationalAugust 22

Spending vow up $4.3b

The spending promises are flowing freely as the 2017 election campaign hots up.
Spending vow up $4.3b
Spending vow up $4.3b
NationalAugust 22

'Ambitious' trade plan announced by National

National announced what it called an ambitious goal of having 90% of New Zealand goods exports covered by free-trade agreements by 2030.
'Ambitious' trade plan announced by National
'Ambitious' trade plan announced by National
NationalAugust 22

High-level changes for Greens

The fallout from Metiria Turei's resignation as co-leader continued for the Green Party yesterday as one leading staff member resigned and one moved to special projects.
High-level changes for Greens
High-level changes for Greens
NationalAugust 20

Ardern light on details, long on ideals

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern gave the speech of her life yesterday,  one which was considerably short on detail but long on aspiration and hope.
Ardern light on details, long on ideals
Ardern light on details, long on ideals
NationalAugust 18

Higher minimum wage pledge queried

Otago and Southland business leaders are calling for more detail from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on his promise to lift the minimum wage.
Higher minimum wage pledge queried
Higher minimum wage pledge queried
NationalAugust 18

Ardern ready for challenge

Today marks the start of the comprehensive election coverage by the Otago Daily Times. Each Saturday leading up to the election, political editor Dene Mackenzie will analyse the past week’s announcements by the major political parties.
Ardern ready for challenge
Ardern ready for challenge
NationalAugust 18

Proposal to remove GST from basic food

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is proposing removing GST from basic food, but without providing any detail on what he regards as basic food.
Proposal to remove GST from basic food
Proposal to remove GST from basic food
NationalAugust 14

Boot camps questioned

A Dunedin youth advocate has concerns the Government's plan to send serious youth offenders to boot camps is canvassing already failed policy.
Boot camps questioned
Boot camps questioned
NationalAugust 6

National's multimillion transport plan

Prime Minister Bill English has announced a $267 million investment for commuter rail in Auckland and Wellington.
National's multimillion transport plan
National's multimillion transport plan
NationalAugust 5

Ardern outlines Auckland traffic plan

Labour is promising to build a 20km light rail line from the city to the airport as a priority - partly funded by higher petrol prices - leader Jacinda Ardern announced today.
Ardern outlines Auckland traffic plan
Ardern outlines Auckland traffic plan
NationalAugust 3

Ardern shuffles Labour line-up

Jacinda Ardern has announced a portfolio reshuffle caused by her ascension to Labour leader.
Ardern shuffles Labour line-up
Ardern shuffles Labour line-up
NationalAugust 2

'Just get on with the job': Clark

Former Labour prime minister Helen Clark has told Jacinda Ardern to pay no attention to any sexist attacks on her and just get on with the job.
'Just get on with the job': Clark
'Just get on with the job': Clark