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Verdict 2017

Our health system needs a reboot

The 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.

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English agrees for Hindi in schools

We 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.

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Your party vote for NZPP will keep Winston Peters away from the government: Anil Sharma

With a significant portion of the country in the midst of ‘Jacindamania’, we have seen a rebalancing of the electorate.

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Only ACT will address the causes of crime

One 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.

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Social investment fund aimed at helping New Zealanders suffering from mental health issues

The 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.

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Verdict 2017 debate on personality versus policies: National focused on policy to deliver for New Zealand

This election is about the policies to build on the successes New Zealanders, supported by this Government, have achieved.

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Verdict 2017 debate personality and policies: Jacinda’s Labour – out to win with the politics of hope

This isn’t just about personality politics. Although it’s true that Jacinda is extremely relatable, I believe it’s more than that.

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‘Tax cuts will get our tick,’ says New Zealand People’s Party

Increased 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.

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Let’s make New Zealand Great - Together

On 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.

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Tax cut versus social spending

I’d like to share with you some of the ways the Government is helping families and how the Budget’s Family Incomes Package helps them share the benefits of strong growth.