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NZ government has promised to double exports (again) – but as history shows, this is easier said than done

With the goal of doubling exports over the next ten years, the National Party’s Boosting Growth Through Trade policy is now central to the coalition government.

The Conversation

Kamala Harris’ sudden political rise echoes that of another female politician, New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern

Kamala Harris’ quick, unexpected transformation from a low-profile vice president to the headline-dominating Democratic presidential nominee has upended the 2024 election in just a few short weeks.

The Conversation

‘Dangerous’ and ‘retrograde’: Māori leaders sound alarm over policy shifts in New Zealand

Experts say policy changes that include scrapping Māori-led programs will harm communities and put New Zealand’s ‘great reputation’ at risk

The Guardian - AU

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Door closes on senator's bid to save colourful career

The hopes of a controversial LNP senator saving his parliamentary career appear to have been dashed by a Liberal National state council.

AAP

NZ Budget 2024: the coalition needs a circuit breaker – the National Party most of all

When finance minister Nicola Willis stands to deliver her first budget tomorrow, it will be a significant moment for her personally, but also for the coalition government, and her own National Party in particular.

The Conversation

Nuclear power play: Nats say Hunter is open for business

The seat of Shortland had the highest support for nuclear power

Newcastle Herald

Thousands gather in New Zealand to protest government’s Indigenous policies

Right-leaning coalition has pledged to review affirmative action and remove references to treaty with Maori people.

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New Zealand's National Party forms centre-right coalition after intense negotiations

The deal ends six weeks of intense negotiations following a general election on October 14

Evening Standard

New Zealand gets new government promising tax cuts, less red tape

Centre-right National Party forms three-way coalition with the classically liberal ACT and populist New Zealand First.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand’s Luxon forges deal to lead new coalition government

The incoming PM says his National Party has allied with the conservative ACT and populist New Zealand First parties.

Al Jazeera

In-person government negotiations slow going

There are no meetings in the diary between Winston Peters and David Seymour this week and some talks with National have moved to email and phone

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand's final election count means incoming premier Christopher Luxon needs broader support

A final vote count following a general election in New Zealand three weeks ago has changed the political equation for winner Christopher Luxon, whose conservative National Party will now need broader support to govern

The Independent UK

Chiding in plain sight

Inside the Taxpayers’ Union’s in-your-face push for change. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

Newsroom.co.nz

Facing dry years without a dry year policy? Our electricity future is scary

National has committed to halt investigating hydro dry year buffering schemes in its first 100 days, but, asks Earl Bardsley, is it wise to terminate feasibility studies before their outcomes are known?

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The Hindu

Back in business: On the New Zealand election result

The new leader of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon will have to balance his pro-business policies with incremental redistribution

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand in political limbo as National considers shape of coalition

Centre-right party ousted Labour in election but outstanding votes will determine if National needs populist party NZ First to govern

Al Jazeera

Conservative Christopher Luxon to form new government in New Zealand

The National Party secured about 40 percent of the vote, putting it in a position to form a new administration.

The Guardian - AU

From selling deodorant to running the country: New Zealand’s new PM, Christopher Luxon

He is a former Air NZ chief executive, millionaire and committed Christian, but Luxon remains a bit of an enigma

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The Independent UK

National Party’s Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election as incumbent PM Chris Hipkins concedes

‘Labour is not in a position to form government,’ Chris Hipkins says

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand election 2023: right-leaning coalition poised to form government after Labour swept from power – as it happened

Christopher Luxon says National and Act on track to lead New Zealand after Labour prime minister Chris Hipkins conceded election

Al Jazeera

What to know about the 2023 New Zealand elections

The country’s centre-right National Party is expected to win the most seats, forming New Zealand’s new government.

Newsroom.co.nz

The final push a safe affair for both Chrises

Labour and National headed to the safest places they could find for the final sprint on election eve

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Chris and Chris cast long shadows over town hall

Political theatre in Christchurch lacks two main players

Newsroom.co.nz

Campaign contest turns to who is the most negative

The two Chrises from the Hutt are in a war of words over which party's campaign is the most negative and misleading, reports Emma Hatton

Newsroom.co.nz

Luxon’s empty Christchurch pitch

National’s leader can’t state one specific policy for Christchurch or Canterbury, other than a bridge and a road

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