Tag: 2026_election

• Hipkins Wins Undecided Panel 49-24 in First Leaders' Debate as Luxon Refuses to Reopen Opportunity Door

  6 Oct 2026 9:07 p.m.

  The 90-minute TVNZ debate covered the economy, health, tax, race, AI, climate and foreign policy, with Luxon declining repeated chances to say whether National would talk to Opportunity if it needed the party's support to govern.

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• One News NZ Leaders’ Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 5 of 7

  6 Oct 2026 8:51 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Editorial Staff

  Luxon and Hipkins clash over race, co-governance and racism in heated leaders' debate exchange

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• One News NZ Leaders' Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 3 of 7

  6 Oct 2026 8:44 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Editorial Staff

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• POLITICAL PULSE: What Party Leaders Are Saying on Social Media (10am, 21 September 2026)

  21 Sep 2026 10:01 a.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Political Pulse

  Winston Peters outlined a prevention-focused health package including nutrition research and vitamin trials, while David Seymour promoted rural policing and farming reforms in the latest party leaders’ Facebook posts. Away from policy, Peters and Chris Hipkins posted Warriors messages, and…

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• Stuart Nash Withdraws as 2026 Election Candidate Amid 'Distraction'

  23 Jul 2026 4:29 a.m. · Source: Stuart Nash

  Stuart Nash has withdrawn as an NZ First candidate for the 2026 election, citing a private message as a "significant distraction." He expressed regret over the interpretation of his words, affirming his commitment to advocating for Hawke's Bay.

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• Labour Unveils Diverse Party List for 2026 Election

  9 Jun 2026 9:06 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

  New Zealand Labour Party reveals its 2026 election list, featuring a diverse and experienced team. The party aims to address cost of living, healthcare, and job opportunities for New Zealanders.

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• ACT Highlights Budget Influence and Announces First 2026 Election Candidates

  31 May 2026 4:30 p.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

  ACT New Zealand details its impact on Budget 2026, including fiscal discipline, housing incentives, and education reforms. The party also unveiled its initial 2026 election candidates, emphasizing a focus on common sense and freedom.

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• New Zealand First Unveils Key Policies: Compulsory KiwiSaver and BNZ Buy-Back

  19 May 2026 5:03 a.m. · Source: New Zealand First

  New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announced new policies for the 2026 election, including compulsory KiwiSaver at birth and buying back BNZ. He criticized globalist influences, loose immigration, and defended free speech, positioning the party as nationalist and conservative.

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• New Zealand First Introduces Bill for Binding Referendum on Māori Seats

  6 May 2026 5:05 a.m. · Source: New Zealand First

  New Zealand First has introduced a Member's Bill proposing a binding referendum on the future of separate Māori seats in Parliament, aiming to hold the vote alongside the November 2026 general election at no additional cost.

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