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NZ election 2023: with a month to go, polls point to a right-wing coalition government

The New Zealand general election to be held in one month, on October 14, will be the country’s tenth under the mixed member proportional system (MMP).

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Spectre of defeat should spur Hipkins and Luxon, but where's the passion?

At 45, Chris Hipkins faces the prospect of never returning to office if he loses the coming election; similarly it is hard to see Christopher Luxon sticking around on the backbenches in Opposition, writes Peter Dunne

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New poll pushes National close to 40 percent

A new poll has Labour well short of being able to form a government and confirms the news Chris Hipkins didn’t need, that National is in arm’s reach of 40 percent

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After the election, Christopher Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the left

Christopher Luxon is no slouch on the dance floor, it seems. As his wife Amanda told the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, the two prepared for their university ball with a ballroom dancing class.

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Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Winston Peters in position to become election kingmaker

Latest survey sees support for New Zealand First exceed 5% for second month as Labour falters and National remains unchanged ahead of October election

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Labour bares teeth on campaign trail

Labour gives a glimpse of grit in the face of a horror poll

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Stark messages in a Labour stronghold

Chris Hipkins doesn’t get it all his own way in a deep-red seat

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Willis looks to end 39-year blue drought in Ōhāriu

The seat of Ōhāriu, in Wellington's leafy and affluent northern suburbs, is shaping up to be one of the most hard-fought electorate battles in this year's election.

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Hipkins' Hail Mary falls short in new poll

In a week where Labour pitted free dental care against a National tax plan riddled with holes, Chris Hipkins looks to have lost – proving the point voters are simply looking for change, writes Jo Moir.

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The first big leaders' debate, bar the PM

There was camaraderie on the left and one awkward dig on the right as three party leaders and the Deputy Prime Minister set out their wares together for the first time this campaign. Tim Murphy reports.

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Home turf puts spring in Hipkins' step

A walkabout at Upper Hutt’s annual Spring festival today proved good Labour campaign fodder, with no sign of protestors and a warm reception for the 'Boy from the Hutt'

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Hipkins not interested in kids being 'political prop'

Chris Hipkins knows he’s putting himself at a political disadvantage keeping his family off-limits but hopes voters will respect him for it. He spoke to political editor Jo Moir about what keeps him awake at night and why he’ll be in the Hutt on election night.

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Prime Minister turns his eye to crime in Hamilton

During a tour of Hamilton, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins vowed to deliver a ratio of one police officer for every 470 New Zealanders as well as legislation to shut down gang convoys

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Here's to you, Mrs Hipkins

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins finds himself in one of the more formal engagements of the campaign so far, speaking to a high-end business and international audience, but has some homespun wisdom to share.

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Turning the corner, or turnaround job? Party leaders pitch big business

At a day-long conference in Wellington, campaigning politicians put on their most business-friendly faces for a who's who of private sector leaders.

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Labour campaign stop paints a picture of health

Labour's second full day of campaigning focused on health, with GPs in Wellington airing their criticisms and praise of the Government's approach to healthcare.

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'It's democracy in action' - Hipkins not put off

For every person who griped at Chris Hipkins on his first day out on the campaign trail there were at least 10 who asked for a selfie. Disruptors and protesters will be a constant theme over the next six weeks, but the Labour leader isn’t giving them an inch.

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Brian Tamaki and Nats' tax cuts light a fire in Labour

Labour leader Chris Hipkins regains his mojo, launching his party's election campaign with a big policy carrot and a lot of help from planted protesters and National's big play on tax

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A big dental promise kick-starts Hipkins' fightback

Extending free dental care from under 18s to under 30s by the end of 2026 is a vote-winning promise, but so much of it hangs on recruiting hundreds of dentists from abroad, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Labour and National kick climate can down the road

Comment: As long as the two Chrises make the right noises about fighting the climate crisis, they don't have to worry about actually doing anything, writes Marc Daalder.

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With an election looming, New Zealand lawmakers wrap up rowdy final session

New Zealand lawmakers rushed to pass legislation and criticize opponents during a rowdy final day of the nation’s 53rd Parliament

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Hipkins snookers Luxon over NZ First evasion

In refusing to rule out working with NZ First after the election, Christopher Luxon will have a dark, awkward shadow hanging over every discussion about what a centre-right government might look like, argues Peter Dunne

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Winston Peters returns to right 'an upside-down world'

The leaders of Labour and Act don’t want to work with him, but his voter support looks to be growing. Mark Jennings sits down with NZ First leader Winston Peters to discuss the polls, social media, and wayward candidates.

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'We need help here in Rotorua' – Mayor's cry for help

Rotorua’s mayor is crying out for more police on the beat after a spate of attacks on young people, but the Government says they've already been delivered and no political party is committing to extra, reports Jo Moir

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Labour's mixed messages on 'communication breakdown' with Greens

Grant Robertson says he will apologise to James Shaw for cutting $236 million in climate spending without a heads up but Chris Hipkins says there's no issue here.

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