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With some millstones, US-India strategic partnership likely to thrive under Biden

The US-India strategic partnership is likely to continue on the same upward trajectory, albeit with some millstones under Joe Biden's presidency which will assume office next week on January 20.

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OPINION | Party Vote National for your future and your economy: Kanwaljit Bakshi

Judith Collins and National have a strong economic plan that will grow the economy and create jobs, and put more money into Kiwis’ back pockets. National will give our businesses the confidence to invest and grow to create more jobs.

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OPINION | Only National can get New Zealand back on track: Kanwaljit Bakshi

We will deliver a stronger economy, world-class infrastructure and less government debt. We will back our businesses to create new jobs with policies like JobStart and BusinessStart. We won’t load cost onto them as Labour proposes to do.

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OPINION | Let’s Keep Moving: Michael Wood

Make no mistake, a change of government would put our progress at risk. The National Party is chaotic and disorganised. With three leaders in a few months, leaks galore, dissension in the ranks, and an error ridden budget proposal, this is no longer the p

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Opinion | Labour’s five-point plan to keep New Zealand moving: Priyanca Radhakrishnan

The next Government must be able to keep New Zealand safe – and rebuild better so that we address the long-term challenges we are facing like climate change, inequality, the housing crisis and population growth.

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OPINION | What’s needed right now is National’s plan to grow the economy, give businesses the confidence to invest, grow, protect and create jobs: Parmjeet Parmar

The Indian community understands the grave importance of having a thriving economy. It’s clear New Zealand is in for a tough ride, and our community filled with entrepreneurs and business owners are the ones who are going to suffer because of it.

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OPINION | National working for Kiwis: Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

To assist Kiwis during these uncertain times, the New Zealand National Party will cut taxes and put an extra $3,000 in the average Kiwi’s back pocket.

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Tough times for those stranded overseas

Now, the Government’s focus is to support the recovery of New Zealand’s economy so that we can rebuild better. That means continuing to fight the virus and keeping people in work - carefully opening up the economy and growing jobs that pay well by support

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Opinion: A Budget with big numbers, but little vision

It's a politically-astute Budget, but anyone looking for big transformative change will be underwhelmed by Grant Robertson's Budget 2020, according to Bryce Edwards of Victoria University of Wellington.

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Update on COVID-19: What would be the next 2 weeks be like for us in New Zealand?

Our goal is to eliminate COVID-19 from New Zealand, so that we can live and work free from this disease. This is the best thing we can do for our people, our communities, and our economy.