coalition government
PM and National leader Christopher Luxon says if re-elected he would hold a referendum on MMP, NZ First and Greens accuse National of 'power grab' while Labour says Luxon has 'let the small parties ride roughshod over him'
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PM and National leader Christopher Luxon says if re-elected he would hold a referendum on MMP, NZ First and Greens accuse National of 'power grab' while Labour says Luxon has 'let the small parties ride roughshod over him'
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Coalition tensions rise: NZ First not informed of PM's confidence vote, Willis accuses Peters of 'mischief making'
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Coalition tensions rise: NZ First not informed of PM's confidence vote, Willis accuses Peters of 'mischief making'
Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries
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Coalition Government faces a severe stress test as Winston Peters and David Seymour face off in high stakes battle over the future of the ferries
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
Parliament could start its own probe into business and rural lending as early as August, while Coalition parties jostle for the spotlight
The demotion of ministers Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds sets a standard that may be difficult to sustain
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The demotion of ministers Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds sets a standard that may be difficult to sustain
National’s support in opposition for greater urban density was shot down by its own caucus and its second attempt has to get past a hostile Act Party
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National’s support in opposition for greater urban density was shot down by its own caucus and its second attempt has to get past a hostile Act Party
National tries to stay focused, NZ First sounds off, and Act gets sidelined in the first full week of the new Parliament
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National tries to stay focused, NZ First sounds off, and Act gets sidelined in the first full week of the new Parliament
Guy Trafford assesses the tasks ahead for the new crew in rural and trade policy and the perceived problems
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Guy Trafford assesses the tasks ahead for the new crew in rural and trade policy and the perceived problems
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
Peter Dunne says the National Party has to confront some unpleasant realities
Peter Dunne is underwhelmed and undecided little more than a week out from the election
Peter Dunne says the main questions in this campaign surround the future of the Greens, while it's all plain sailing for ACT
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Peter Dunne says the main questions in this campaign surround the future of the Greens, while it's all plain sailing for ACT
Peter Dunne says there's still time for what has been a pretty boring and pedestrian campaign to date to show some life, but it would not be wise to count on that
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Peter Dunne says there's still time for what has been a pretty boring and pedestrian campaign to date to show some life, but it would not be wise to count on that
Peter Dunne says we must address the new outbreak thoroughly, calmly and rationally, without letting either petty points-scoring or excessive emotionalism get in the way
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Peter Dunne says we must address the new outbreak thoroughly, calmly and rationally, without letting either petty points-scoring or excessive emotionalism get in the way
Peter Dunne says while Covid-19 has proved to be an unexpected boon for a previously struggling Labour Party, fresh unforeseen events could yet disrupt the electoral cycle in a more unpredictable way
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Peter Dunne says while Covid-19 has proved to be an unexpected boon for a previously struggling Labour Party, fresh unforeseen events could yet disrupt the electoral cycle in a more unpredictable way