Category: election
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Digital Hustings: Political Parties Adopt Americanized Digital Campaign Tactics Ahead of 2026 Election
A review of New Zealand's major political parties' social media feeds reveals a shift towards highly Americanized, algorithm-driven digital campaign strategies ahead of the 2026 election.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessLaw EnforcementSingaporeElectionEconomyEmployment and LaborNational PartyLabour Party PoliticsSocial MediaElection 2026ACT PartyNew Zealand Firstsocial media monitorFacebook
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NZ First Pledges to Break Up Supermarket Duopoly to Lower Grocery Prices
New Zealand First has unveiled an election policy to dismantle the Woolworths and Foodstuffs supermarket duopoly. The plan includes splitting Foodstuffs into two competing cooperatives and granting the Commerce Commission stronger powers to enforce fairer grocery prices.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionLegalTradeAustralasia New Zealand FirstSupermarket DuopolyFoodstuffsWoolworths New ZealandCommerce CommissionRetail IndustryPolitical Campaigns
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Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick to Stand for New Zealand First
Southland dairy farmer and Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick has been announced as the New Zealand First candidate for the Southland Electorate in the upcoming general election, bringing his rural advocacy experience to the political stage.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionAgricultureEconomyAustralasia Jason HerrickNew Zealand FirstSouthland ElectorateFederated FarmersPoliticsElections
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Green Party Announces Final 35-Candidate List for 2026 General Election
The Green Party has officially released its final list of 35 candidates for the 2026 General Election, featuring a mix of returning MPs and new community leaders focused on climate action, Māori leadership, and the cost of living.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionClimate ChangeEnvironmentAustralasiaEconomy News and PoliticsPolitical ElectionsGreen Party2026 General ElectionChlöe SwarbrickMarama Davidson
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Tech New Zealand Announces Techweek26 Hub Launch and Key Digital Priorities
Tech New Zealand is launching the Techweek26 Hub in Auckland on May 18, featuring headline events on AI, advanced technology, and digital trust, alongside a call for responsible innovation.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessArtificial IntelligenceEconomyComputers and InternetSocial IssuesElectionAustralasia Technology & ComputingTechweek26Tech New ZealandAucklandTUANZTechnology
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Declares Ocean Protection and Bottom Trawling Bans Critical 2026 Election Issues
Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling on politicians to commit to comprehensive ocean protection ahead of the 2026 election, demanding an end to bottom trawling on seamounts, the rejection of the Fisheries Amendment Bill, and expanded monitoring of commercial fishing fleets.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionEnvironmentLegalTradeAustralasia Greenpeace AotearoaBottom TrawlingFisheries Amendment BillHauraki GulfEnvironmental PolicyOceansGreenpeace