The country’s first formal three-party coalition will test Christopher Luxon’s promise of ‘strong and stable’ government – and the minor parties’ patience if things don’t go their way.
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The new government is likely to increase the numbers of workers coming to New Zealand on seasonal work schemes. But the impact on Pacific economies and communities is now too great to be ignored.
National and ACT will need to get past their animosity towards NZ First, and its mercurial leader Winston Peters, if the right wing coalition is to have any hope of forming a government.
Manufacturers have too much legal freedom to sell products that don’t last or are hard to repair. It’s time local law caught up with global efforts to address this environmental and consumer issue.
Beneath the obvious policy differences between Labour and National lies a tacit consensus on fundamental economic settings. Until that changes, political choice will be constrained.
The final outcome of the general election may not be known for two weeks. But one thing is clear: the country has resoundingly rejected the government that led it through the pandemic.
Politics is about appearances as much as policy. But it’s possible to make an informed judgment about political leaders, if we know what to look for.
The final days of the campaign have seen both major parties warn of instability if the other wins. But behind the jockeying for power, other forces are shaping the future of New Zealand politics.
Personal bias, upbringing and even popular dramas can influence the way we evaluate political leadership. As election day nears, how might we make more balanced judgments?
Policies and funds to decarbonise high-emitting industries and electrify transport are already delivering emissions cuts. But they are at risk of being disestablished or weakened.
With immigration soaring, warnings about its impact on population distribution, housing and business innovation have gone largely undiscussed during the election campaign.
Under the new Natural and Built Environments Act, it will take ten years to phase out the old Resource Management Act. Parties promising reform will likely end up presiding over the status quo.
The election campaign’s first live TV debate offered a glimpse of the leadership challenge faced by Labour’s Chris Hipkins – to connect with voter’s values and interests, not just their current mood.
For many educators, structured literacy is a step in the right direction to improving New Zealand’s falling literacy rates. But educators need to remain adaptable as the science of reading evolves.
The landscape on the right of New Zealand politics is changing. If Christopher Luxon leads National to victory, his first test will be dealing with several potentially difficult coalition partners.
Many plant-based foods are rich in iron, but they also contain high amounts of fibre and phytates, which reduce the body’s capacity to absorb the essential nutrient.
A sleep scientist explains how to maximise your chances of getting decent rest while trapped on a plane.
The first sign of a new bird flu might be a dead seabird or marine mammal. Better surveillance of migratory birds and wildlife – and better public awareness – is crucial.
With an inflation rate peaking at just 4.4%, Japan seems to be getting something right about managing economic pressures. How does it do this, and should New Zealand revisit its own strategies?
New Zealanders will need to get used to bigger defence budgets – and change their attitudes to the military – if the new national security strategy is to be properly implemented.
Authors
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Senior Lecturer in Development Studies, Massey University
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PhD Fellow - Sustainable Nutrition Initiative, Massey University
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Professional Learning and Development Facilitator in Literacy Education, Massey University
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Senior Lecturer in Resource & Environmental Planning, Massey University
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Professor in Fatigue Management and Sleep Health/Associate Dean, Research, Massey University
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Postdoctoral research fellow - Sustainable Nutrition Initiative, Massey University
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Distinguished Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Public Health, Massey University
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Distinguished Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University
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Professor of Development Studies, Massey University
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Professor of Politics, Massey University
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Professor in Applied Mathematics, Massey University
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Research Assistant, Massey University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Massey University
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Lecturer in Politics, Massey University
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Senior lecturer, School of Accountancy, Massey University
