New Zealand election 2023
New Zealand’s slapdash new government has no vision – only a plan to take us backwards | Lamia Imam
In the interests of advancing personal career ambitions, we will be left with fewer employment protections, a higher prison population and dismantled treaty obligations
Lamia Imam
24, Nov, 2023 @4:00 AM
Final New Zealand election results show National party will need populist NZ First to govern
Centre-right party loses two seats in final tally and will need to rely on traditional partner Act as well as NZ First to form coalition
Eva Corlett in Wellington and Serena Solomon in Auckland
03, Nov, 2023 @3:32 AM
New Zealand Labour shed votes to the right but also the left – the price of a progressive policy bonfire
The party’s supporters feel like it got a kicking from everyone. After a dire result, analysts pointed to its inability to meet its lofty aspirations
Charlotte Graham-McLay in Wellington
15, Oct, 2023 @6:00 PM
Some of Jacinda Ardern’s legacy in New Zealand is safe. A lot of it isn’t | Henry Cooke
Housing, workplace and some benefit reforms on the chopping block as centre-right National-led coalition forms government
Henry Cooke
15, Oct, 2023 @2:10 AM
New Zealand didn’t want to lurch to the right; it just wanted change. It doesn’t know what it’s in for | Lamia Imam
The real losers of this election will be beneficiaries, low-income families, public servants and young people wanting to buy their first home
Lamia Imam
14, Oct, 2023 @12:15 PM
From selling deodorant to running the country: New Zealand’s new PM, Christopher Luxon
He is a former Air NZ chief executive, millionaire and committed Christian, but Luxon remains a bit of an enigma
Charlotte Graham-McLay in Wellington
14, Oct, 2023 @11:58 AM
New Zealand election 2023: right-leaning coalition poised to form government after Labour swept from power – as it happened
Christopher Luxon says National and Act on track to lead New Zealand after Labour prime minister Chris Hipkins conceded election
Helen Livingstone
14, Oct, 2023 @11:32 AM
New Zealand abandons Labour and shifts to the right as country votes for wholesale change
Party once led by Jacinda Ardern suffers serious election defeat amid anger over cost of living and strict Covid policies
Eva Corlett in Wellington
14, Oct, 2023 @10:04 AM
New Zealand election 2023: voters head to the polls
No campaigning allowed and media outlets unable to publish anything that may influence voters on New Zealand election day
Serena Solomon in Auckland
13, Oct, 2023 @12:00 PM
Winston Peters on New Zealand’s ‘unreal’ campaign as populist poised to be election kingmaker
Polls indicate NZ First may hold balance of power as major parties warn of ‘chaos’ or a fresh vote should Peters wield such influence
Charlotte Graham-McLay in Wellington
13, Oct, 2023 @4:27 AM
New Zealand election 2023: Labour and National make last-ditch pleas to voters on eve of poll
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash in heated final debate ahead of 14 October vote as left-leaning government trails right bloc in polls
Eva Corlett in Wellington
12, Oct, 2023 @11:39 PM
‘Shocking silence’ over climate crisis in New Zealand election campaign draws criticism
Meaningful debate over climate emergency lacking ahead of October vote amid fresh warnings of more extreme weather events
Eva Corlett in Wellington
11, Oct, 2023 @11:49 PM
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