カテゴリー: New Zealand election 2023
Centre-right party loses two seats in final tally and will need to rely on traditional partner Act as well as NZ First to form coalitionAfter weeks of political limbo, the final results of New Zealand’s election have been released showing the centre-ri…
Housing, workplace and some benefit reforms on the chopping block as centre-right National-led coalition forms governmentThe most common and cutting critique of Jacinda Ardern’s Labour government was that it couldn’t get anything done.Transport was the…
Party once led by Jacinda Ardern suffers serious election defeat amid anger over cost of living and strict Covid policiesNew Zealand voters have delivered a forceful rejection of the Labour government as a surge in support for the National party delive…
Polls indicate NZ First may hold balance of power as major parties warn of ‘chaos’ or a fresh vote should Peters wield such influenceRead all our coverage of the New Zealand 2023 electionAhead of New Zealand’s election, no politician has capitalised so…
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash in heated final debate ahead of 14 October vote as left-leaning government trails right bloc in pollsThe leaders of New Zealand’s two major political parties have made a last ditch effort to sway votes in their…
Former prime minister appealed to voters in Facebook video after being noticeably absent in lead up to 14 October electionRead all our coverage of the New Zealand 2023 electionJacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former prime-minister, has made an eleventh-ho…
Governing party still trails National as NZ First’s support grows, strengthening Winston Peters’ position in any rightwing coalitionSupport for Labour has registered a burst of energy in a Guardian Essential poll days before the New Zealand election – …
It’s enough for individuals to make a difference but not so ambitious that it puts them off. It achieved results in the US and Brazil, so how about here?New Zealand comedian Chris Parker recently released a clip on “People of the NZ Election”, showcasi…
Potential return of Winston Peters in any National-led coalition highlights electoral system where one party can rarely govern aloneWay back in 1979, when New Zealand prime minister Chris Hipkins was in nappies and his likely replacement was in primary…
National leader ends long-running question over whether party is prepared to work with Winston PetersAfter months of prevarication, National leader Christopher Luxon has said he will pursue a coalition with Winston Peters’ New Zealand First after the O…
Polls put New Zealand on track to elect its most rightwing coalition government in decades as Act’s supporters growRead all our New Zealand election 2023 coverage“Four times in New Zealand history, there’s been quite significant turning points,” says D…
Former PM became ‘lighting rod for discontent’ among some voters as analysts say her time in office associated with Covid falloutAs the final month of campaigning in New Zealand’s election begins, one figure is noticeably absent for observers abroad: f…
Tax cuts and cheaper fruit among Labour and National party plans to address rising cost of living pressures as people once comfortable are swept into crisisRead all our coverage of the 2023 New Zealand electionA weekly treat of takeaway dinner became f…
Latest survey sees support for New Zealand First exceed 5% for second month as Labour falters and National remains unchanged ahead of October electionNeither a Labour nor a National coalition could form a government without the support of populist mino…
Working adults living in the family home sign of acute housing pressures with parties split on how to ease crisis ahead of electionFreya Adams managed as a solo mum of twin six-year-old girls for almost three years after separating from her partner.The…