Tag: national_government
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National Government Proposes Compulsory KiwiSaver and Expanded Benefits
A re-elected National Government plans to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers by 2028, introduce a $1500 'Baby Boost' for newborns, and extend contributions for parents on leave and workers over 65, aiming for greater financial security.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues National GovernmentKiwiSaverFinancial SecurityRetirement SavingsPaid Parental LeaveChristopher Luxon
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National Proposes Compulsory KiwiSaver and Enhanced Financial Security Measures
New Zealand's National Government plans to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers by 2028, introduce a $1500 'Baby Boost' for newborns, and extend contributions for parents on leave and workers over 65, aiming for greater financial security.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessNational PartyEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues KiwiSaverNational GovernmentFinancial SecurityRetirement SavingsChristopher LuxonParental Leave
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Labour Slams National Over Failed Housing Targets and Worsening Homelessness
Labour criticizes National's housing policies, claiming they worsen the crisis and fail to meet building targets. Spokesperson Kieran McAnulty highlights rising homelessness and calls for more homes, not just managing consequences.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEconomyReal Estate National governmenthousing crisishomelessnessKieran McAnultyChris BishopNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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Labour Criticizes National's Healthcare Funding, Proposes Free GP Visits
Labour's Dr Ayesha Verrall criticizes National's healthcare funding, stating 650,000 New Zealanders miss care due to high fees. Labour proposes an independent pricing authority and three free GP visits for all, aiming to ensure affordable access.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Labour PartyNational governmenthealthcaredoctor's feesDr Ayesha VerrallGeneral PractitionersNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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Labour Condemns National Over Potential Nuclear-Free Policy Debate
New Zealand's Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins criticizes the National Government for potentially reopening the nuclear-free debate, asserting the policy is a proud national achievement and not up for negotiation, while urging focus on cost of living.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Labour PartyNational Governmentnuclear-free policyChris Hipkinsforeign policynuclear technologyNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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Labour Slams National's Budget 2026 as a "Failure"
Labour criticizes National's Budget 2026, citing increased unemployment, rising living costs, and social housing rent hikes. Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says the government has failed New Zealanders.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesElection Labour PartyNational GovernmentBudget 2026UnemploymentCost of LivingBarbara EdmondsNew Zealand Labour Party
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Labour Slams National's Budget, Says Kiwis Left to Fend for Themselves
The New Zealand Labour Party criticizes the National government's latest budget, claiming it makes life harder for Kiwis. Leader Chris Hipkins highlighted job cuts, housing policy failures, and service reductions, urging voters to choose a different path in the November…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborReal EstateSocial IssuesElection Labour PartyNational governmentBudgetChris HipkinsSocial ServicesNew Zealand Labour Party
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Green Party Warns National's Housing Reforms Will Harm Vulnerable Tenants
The Green Party warns the National Government's public housing reforms will increase evictions and deepen poverty for vulnerable New Zealanders. They criticize 20% rent hikes and cuts to Temporary Additional Support, advocating for affordable public homes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesOther PartiesNational Party Green PartyNational GovernmentPublic HousingHousing ReformTamatha PaulRicardo Menéndez-MarchElection
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins Criticizes National's Public Service Cuts
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins warns National's public service cuts will harm frontline services, impacting roles from librarians to border officers. He claims the cuts fund tax breaks for tobacco companies and property speculators, not efficiency.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborElection Labour PartyChris HipkinsNational governmentpublic service cutsChristopher LuxonNicola WillisNew Zealand Labour Party
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Labour Pledges to Scrap National's Fuel Excise Tax Hike Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Labour plans to reverse National's fuel excise tax increase, citing surging petrol and diesel prices and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis impacting New Zealand families and businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyNational PartyLabour PartyElection National Governmentfuel excise taxcost-of-living crisisChris Hipkinsfuel pricesNew Zealand Labour Party