Tag: election_2026

• Nelson Mayor Raises Alarm Over Opportunities Party's Proposed Land Tax

  24 Jul 2026 7:59 a.m. · Source: Mayor of Nelson, Hon. Dr Nick Smith

  Nelson Mayor Hon. Dr Nick Smith met with The Opportunities Party, expressing concerns over their proposed 1.75% land tax. He estimates it would cost Nelson households an additional $7450 annually, potentially doubling land tax costs.

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• Spada Unveils Screen Industry Policy Blueprint for New Zealand's 2026 Election

  15 Jul 2026 1:52 p.m. · Source: SPADA

  Spada has released a policy blueprint for New Zealand's screen industry ahead of the 2026 election. It outlines five priorities to modernize regulation, boost investment, and protect creative rights in a rapidly changing global environment.

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• NZ First Leader Winston Peters Declares 'Election Like No Other,' Criticizes Rivals and Key Trade Deal

  1 Jul 2026 1:04 p.m. · Source: New Zealand First

  Winston Peters launched NZ First's campaign in Hawkes Bay, criticizing Labour, Greens, and the Māori Party. He opposed the India FTA and Paris Accord, while promoting a local racecourse project and NZ First's 'common sense' policies.

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• Hipkins Unveils Labour's Election Platform, Promises "Future Built Here"

  30 Jun 2026 8:11 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

  Labour leader Chris Hipkins unveiled key policies at the 2026 Congress, proposing expanded apprenticeships, free healthcare visits, and capped public transport fares. He criticized the current government's economic record, urging New Zealanders to vote for a future built at home.

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• Digital Hustings: Political Parties Adopt Americanized Digital Campaign Tactics Ahead of 2026 Election

  6 May 2026 3:38 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz social media monitor

  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.

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