Beware: Politicians are offering us a pocketful of candy

Beware: Politicians are offering us a pocketful of candy
We're now in the "candy zone" of the three-yearly election cycle to entice voters. (Image: Getty)
Cameron Bagrie
“Your tax relief is coming, no matter how badly Labour has wrecked the joint,” said shadow finance minister Nicola Willis at the National party’s policy announcement.Tax relief beats all.Populism and electioneering, 1. Policy, 0.The rise of populism politics is becoming a plague. It's an extension of short-termism – and a global problem. Although, we might be wearing one of the less populism-stained shirts when I look at the likes of the United States.Populism is prevalent across the political spectrum here in New Ze...

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