SECTIONS

election 2023

NewsOctober 1

PM tests positive for Covid

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and the party's candidate for Dunedin Rachel Brooking have both tested positive for Covid-19.
PM tests positive for Covid
PM tests positive for Covid
NationalSeptember 30

National releases 100-day action plan

The National Party has released its plan of what it would do in its first 100 days in government, if elected.
National releases 100-day action plan
National releases 100-day action plan
NationalSeptember 30

Hipkins, Brooking test positive for Covid

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and the party's candidate for Dunedin Rachel Brooking have both tested positive for Covid-19.
Hipkins, Brooking test positive for Covid
Hipkins, Brooking test positive for Covid
NewsSeptember 30

Hipkins claims more racism, misogyny than in any other election

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he believes there has been more racism and misogyny in this election build-up than any previous one.
Hipkins claims more racism, misogyny than in any other election
Hipkins claims more racism, misogyny than in any other election
NationalSeptember 30

More racism, misogyny than in any other election: Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he believes there has been more racism and misogyny in this election build-up than any previous one.
More racism, misogyny than in any other election: Hipkins
More racism, misogyny than in any other election: Hipkins
NewsSeptember 30

FPAs to go and minimum wage on hold pledges Act

Act says it will abolish Fair Pay Agreements, put a hold on minimum wage increases for three years, and remove the January 2 public holiday if it is elected.
FPAs to go and minimum wage on hold pledges Act
FPAs to go and minimum wage on hold pledges Act
NationalSeptember 30

Act would ditch FPAs, put minimum wage on hold

Act says it will abolish Fair Pay Agreements, put a hold on minimum wage increases for three years, and remove the January 2 public holiday if it is elected.
Act would ditch FPAs, put minimum wage on hold
Act would ditch FPAs, put minimum wage on hold
NationalSeptember 29

Candidate's home broken into, threat left behind

The home of Te Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke was entered and vandalised, and a threatening letter was left behind this week.
Candidate's home broken into, threat left behind
Candidate's home broken into, threat left behind
WānakaSeptember 29

Seymour addresses housing issue

When Act New Zealand leader David Seymour met Wānaka business owners yesterday, one issue stood above all others — building more houses.
Seymour addresses housing issue
Seymour addresses housing issue
DunedinSeptember 27

Woodhouse absent from local candidates debate

National Dunedin candidate Michael Woodhouse was a prominent no-show at a major election debate yesterday, sparking conjecture as to what role he will play during this campaign.
Woodhouse absent from local candidates debate
Woodhouse absent from local candidates debate
OpinionSeptember 27

Plenty of huff and puff as leaders battle to get their jabs in

Chaos reigned in the Newshub leaders' debate last night, as Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon fought to see who could yell over moderator Paddy Gower the loudest.
Plenty of huff and puff as leaders battle to get their jabs in
Plenty of huff and puff as leaders battle to get their jabs in
DunedinSeptember 27

Disabled people to question election candidates on views

People with disabilities will have an opportunity to question election candidates on their views tomorrow.
Disabled people to question election candidates on views
Disabled people to question election candidates on views
BusinessSeptember 26

Labour fiscal plan 'responsible, balanced'

Labour has released its fiscal plan, stating now is not the time for additional taxes and acknowledging that the next few Budgets will be tight.
Labour fiscal plan 'responsible, balanced'
Labour fiscal plan 'responsible, balanced'
NewsSeptember 26

Act vows to cancel 'wasteful' climate change spending

Act Party leader David Seymour says his party will stop what he calls wasteful climate change spending.
Act vows to cancel 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act vows to cancel 'wasteful' climate change spending
NationalSeptember 26

Act vows to stop 'wasteful' climate change spending

Act Party leader David Seymour says his party will stop what he calls wasteful climate change spending.
Act vows to stop 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act vows to stop 'wasteful' climate change spending
NewsSeptember 25

Labour promises to spend more on climate issues

Labour has unveiled a “manifesto” for how the party plans to tackle climate change – including a new ministerial post and pumping $300m more into NZ Green Investment Finance.
Labour promises to spend more on climate issues
Labour promises to spend more on climate issues
NationalSeptember 25

Labour pledges more cash in climate ‘manifesto’

Labour has unveiled a “manifesto” for how the party plans to tackle climate change – including a new ministerial post and pumping $300m more into NZ Green Investment Finance.
Labour pledges more cash in climate ‘manifesto’
Labour pledges more cash in climate ‘manifesto’
NationalSeptember 24

Luxon confirms he would work with NZ First

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has made it clear that he will cut a deal with NZ First leader Winston Peters if he has to.
Luxon confirms he would work with NZ First
Luxon confirms he would work with NZ First
SouthlandSeptember 24

Meet the candidates meeting attracts 50

New kids on the block faced off with two of Invercargill’s veteran politicians at a meet-the-candidates evening last week.
Meet the candidates meeting attracts 50
Meet the candidates meeting attracts 50
NewsSeptember 24

National will end new speed limit reductions

National is promising to end recently-imposed speed limit reductions if it wins the election.
National will end new speed limit reductions
National will end new speed limit reductions
NewsSeptember 24

Labour promises another 6000 state houses

Labour says it will build 6000 additional public and transitional houses on top of its existing commitments, if re-elected.
Labour promises another 6000 state houses
Labour promises another 6000 state houses
NationalSeptember 24

Labour vows to build another 6000 state houses

Labour says it will build 6000 additional public and transitional houses on top of its existing commitments, if re-elected.
Labour vows to build another 6000 state houses
Labour vows to build another 6000 state houses
NationalSeptember 23

National promises to end new speed limit reductions

National is promising to end recently-imposed speed limit reductions if it wins the election.
National promises to end new speed limit reductions
National promises to end new speed limit reductions
NationalSeptember 20

Campaigns weigh in on positive GDP announcement

The economy has posted stronger than expected growth in the second quarter as service industries and manufacturing lifted activity.
Campaigns weigh in on positive GDP announcement
Campaigns weigh in on positive GDP announcement