Mike's Minute: This weekend opened a gap in the election race
The only thing National did wrong on Friday was release its literacy policy. Friday is not a good day for news cut-through. To a degree, they were at a disadvantage, as was every other party conside...
10 Sep 20232min
David Seymour: Act leader says New Zealand needs to lift its game to address critical housing shortage
An opinion New Zealand needs to lift its game in addressing its critical housing shortage. Act wants builders to be able to use insurance companies as an alternative authority for consenting - cutti...
10 Sep 20236min
Ashley Church: Property commentator says ACT's housing policy sounds good in theory - but a step too far in reality
A view ACT's new housing policy sounds good in theory - but is a step too far in reality. The party's unveiled its housing policy - which would see builders able to use insurance companies as an al...
10 Sep 20235min
Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association chief executive says it's unclear how National's road user charge plan will be rolled out
Questions around the National Party's plan for Road User Charges. It's looking to extend road user charges to all vehicles if elected, including electric vehicles. Motor Industry Association chie...
10 Sep 20232min
Dr Shane Reti: National health spokesperson confident of getting health system out of political spotlight
National's Health spokesperson Shane Reti says he's hopeful of fixing the health portfolio. The party's pledging to bring back targets if elected – focusing on shorter ED stays, faster cancer treatme...
10 Sep 20233min
Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on National's plan to scrap emergency hotels and reform Kainga Ora
An end may just be in sight for Rotorua's emergency housing. If elected, the National Party are promising to scrap Rotorua's emergency hotels within 2 years. They also want to reform Kainga Ora, giv...
10 Sep 20233min
Peter Boot: Northcote A & M medical director says National's health target plan completely misses the point
National's being accused of missing the point with its target for emergency departments. The party's pledging to bring back health targets if elected, including 95 percent of ED patients to be admitt...
10 Sep 20234min
Dr Shane Reti: National health spokesperson explains how National plans to improve the healthcare system
National has announced it plans to bring back health targets, if the party gets into power come October. Leader Chris Luxon confirmed the party would bring back targets - including for emergency depar...
10 Sep 20239min
