Election 2023

Coverage relating to party policies, campaign intentions, candidate selection, and the politics of the 2023 election
Nats announce tax policy
Policy

Nats announce tax policy

Luxon said the plan would target the “squeezed middle” by lifting income tax brackets.

Staff reporters 30 Aug 2023
Ilam poll shows Raf Manji and TOP victory ‘possible’ but tough
Politics

Ilam poll shows Raf Manji and TOP victory ‘possible’ but tough

A Taxpayers Union Curia poll shows Raf Manji and the Labour incumbent trailing behind.

Dileepa Fonseka 29 Aug 2023
Bigger govt spending cuts needed: economists
Finance

Bigger govt spending cuts needed: economists

The $4b in cuts so far is "small change", says Westpac's Nathan Penny.

Dileepa Fonseka 29 Aug 2023
Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts
Policy Analysis

Govt lays down challenge with latest round of spending cuts

Finding money to pay for promises and tax cuts has become harder.

Jem Traylen 29 Aug 2023