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Verdict 2017 National juggernaut comes to halt with Labour-Green block winning two seats in the final count.Now with the Labour-Green block at a new total of 54 seats, a likely coalition with the New Zealand First (9 seats) would result in a total of 63 seats in the parliament of 120 seats.
Verdict 2017 Our health system needs a rebootThe queues in hospital waiting rooms are a nightmare. And even if you can afford to go see a GP then staffing shortages and rapidly rising costs mean you're in for a decent wait and a large bill.
Verdict 2017 English agrees for Hindi in schoolsWe are ready to accommodate the Hindi language, and we are confident that it would be relatively easier to find teachers in the Hindi language as Indian community is a well-educated community,” Mr English concluded.
Verdict 2017 Your party vote for NZPP will keep Winston Peters away from the government: Anil SharmaWith a significant portion of the country in the midst of ‘Jacindamania’, we have seen a rebalancing of the electorate.
Verdict 2017 Only ACT will address the causes of crimeOne simple step to address crime would be to create a Three Strikes for Burglary law, similar to the existing law for a violent crime, to ensure repeat burglars go to jail and stay there.
Verdict 2017 Social investment fund aimed at helping New Zealanders suffering from mental health issuesThe Government aims to support these frontline staff and families as much as possible and wants to work with them and their communities to improve treatment and prevention.
Verdict 2017 Verdict 2017 debate on personality versus policies: National focused on policy to deliver for New ZealandThis election is about the policies to build on the successes New Zealanders, supported by this Government, have achieved.
Verdict 2017 Verdict 2017 debate personality and policies: Jacinda’s Labour – out to win with the politics of hopeThis isn’t just about personality politics. Although it’s true that Jacinda is extremely relatable, I believe it’s more than that.
Verdict 2017 ‘Tax cuts will get our tick,’ says New Zealand People’s PartyIncreased tax deductions put these families at disadvantage as they have to pay more tax on total income earned at the same time they do not get the necessary benefits associated which is a double whammy for them.
Verdict 2017 Let’s make New Zealand Great - TogetherOn one side, you have parties like the Green Party who are promoting responsible investment, prudent fiscal settings and a managed approach to solving the many issues that we as a country face.
