Business of Government: the 'half-time' state of play, and more ...

Business of Government: the 'half-time' state of play, and more ...
The Government will be hoping politics is also a game of two halves. (Image: NZME)
Jem Traylen
Is there a pulse?With about 15 months to go before the next election period kicks off, the judges’ collective scoreboard (aka “polls”) isn’t looking good for the Government team as we head into half-time.That is, of course, if the Coalition lasts the full distance and the election isn’t called early, in which case we are well beyond the half-time whistle.According to the poll Horizon Research released on Tuesday, its performance has generated more negative than positive feelings among New Zealanders.This latest att...

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