Paul Henry: New Zealand cannot afford to have a Labour-led coalition

ACT's election campaign's kicked off today, and the party's focused on two things: cut red-tape to unlock the country's potential, and lock Labour out. As part of their ambitions, the party wants to remove tax on Kiwisaver earnings, and scrutinise the bureaucracy in many sectors. ACT Party Candid…

Julie Anne Genter: Less people on the roads will also benefit those who need to drive

We're about a month away until Election Day, so policy announcemens and party promises are ramping up. The Greeens today have launched their transport plan to combat fossil fuel use, and ease congestion. The Greens will cap bus and train fares at $2 for adults, and free for children, students, com…

Kieran McAnulty: Labour campaign chair on what their election campaign can offer voters

Labour has launched their bid for election today, and they've pledged to cut student debt if they get elected. The party is promising to cull debt by 10 percent for students who finished study, but didn't benefit from Fees Free on April 1st.   Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty explained furth…

Simeon Brown: National campaign chair on the party's campaign launch in Auckland

National's putting the boot into Labour on tax, as it formally launches its bid for re-election. The party's vying for another term in Government with a message of 'no new taxes' as party faithful gathered in Auckland today. Campaign chair Simeon Brown joined The Weekend Collective to outline the…

Erica Stanford: National will squash screentime in ECE and primary school, if re-elected

National says if they're re-elected, they'll end screen and individual-device use in ECE, tightly limit screen time in Years 1 to 3, and introduce age-appropriate limits for older primary students. They say they'll introduce a School Start Check at ECE before children transition to primary school,…

Chris Hipkins: Labour Party Leader plans to drive supermarket competition, if elected

It seems everyone has an idea for supermarket reform  The Greens have proposed a publicly-owned "KiwiMart", National's proposed separating Foodstuffs ie Pak'nSave and New World into separate retailers. Today, Labour's proposed Woolworths and Foodstuffs to run their wholesale supply independently …

Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on National promising to launch a new Auckland Transport police team

National's promising a dedicated Auckland Transport police team to compliment the newly opened City Rail Link, if re-elected.  It's pledging an additional $7 million per year through Budget 2027, to recruit 50 sworn officers for this role.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell joined the Weekend Collect…

Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on National promising to expand access to first home loan scheme

National is promising to expand access to the 5 percent first home loan scheme.  If elected it says it will increase the income cap for eligibility so more people can access the scheme.  Singles and group buyers would be able to get it if they make $300,000 a year or less.  National Party Housin…

Cameron Luxton: ACT conservation spokesperson on the party's proposed changes for fisheries

ACT wants harsher penalties for anyone flouting fisheries rules to protect our ocean resources.  The party's promising a suite of changes if re-elected to Government.  These includes stricter shellfish catch limits, setting up a district management area for the Hauraki Gulf and permanently ending…

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan for student loan payments

Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy. If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans. Finance spokespers…