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Hipkins hits NZ Nats on Maori record as election nears

As Australia considers its relationship with its indigenous people, so too is New Zealand where Maori issues are central to its general election.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

Minor parties could hold key to New Zealand election

Polls put New Zealand’s National party ahead of Labour amid claims of racist campaigning from minor parties.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

NZ Election 2023: from one-way polls to threats of coalition ‘chaos’, it’s been a campaign of two halves

After weeks of policy debate, disputed fiscal plans, sloganeering and no small amount of rancour, the election campaign has come down to a single, uninspiring contest of negatives: use your vote to avoid uncertainty, “chaos” and even a second election.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023

Racism, threats and home invasions: candidates face abuse on New Zealand’s campaign trail

As candidates report physical assaults and racist attacks, prime minister Chris Hipkins says some parties are ‘deliberately trying to persecute minorities’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023

Early voting begins in New Zealand's general election and in Australia for Indigenous 'Voice'

Early voting has begun in New Zealand for the nation’s Oct. 14 general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

‘Bugger!’: New Zealand PM gets COVID at critical point in election campaign

Chris Hipkins says he will isolate and try to continue campaign online after testing positive for the virus on Sunday.

Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2023

National, ACT, NZ First in three-way coalition: poll

The centre-right National party has a 10-point lead over Labour in New Zealand but would need two coalition partners to govern, polling shows.

AAP · Sep 27, 2023

How a politician most people won’t vote for could shape the New Zealand government

Potential return of Winston Peters in any National-led coalition highlights electoral system where one party can rarely govern alone

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023

On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is facing an uphill battle to woo voters less than three weeks before an election

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Controlling the political narrative is key to winning the NZ election – no easy task for Chris Hipkins

Last night’s live TV leaders debate between Labour’s Chris Hipkins and National’s Christopher Luxon made clear the policy and leadership style differences between the two contenders to become New Zealand’s next prime minister.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023