Tag: election_campaign

Winston Peters Unveils Sweeping New Zealand First Immigration Overhaul

14 Sep 2026 9:31 a.m. · Source: New Zealand First

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announces major immigration reforms including a 20,000 resident visa cap referendum, longer citizenship waits and a 10-year welfare stand-down for visa holders.

Politics and Government Election General Politics Other Parties Economy Social Issues Winston Peters New Zealand First Immigration Policy Resident Visa Cap Citizenship New Zealand Politics Election Campaign NZ First
Verrall Accuses Brown of Dodging Health Debates

13 Sep 2026 2:22 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Labour's Dr Ayesha Verrall says Health Minister Simeon Brown has refused multiple debate invitations, citing his record, rising healthcare costs and only 54 extra nurses in two years.

Politics and Government Health Election General Politics State Governments Employment and Labor Simeon Brown Ayesha Verrall New Zealand Labour Party Health Minister New Zealand health system election campaign nurses