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NZ Elections 2026

Opinion

Two ticks, one deadline: Pacific youth urged to make their voices count

With enrolment closing on 25 October, Andre Afamasaga says Pasifika can turn the relationships they have into a stronger voice at the ballot box.

Andre AfamasagaSat, 10 Oct

Opinion

NZ's billionaires and beneficiaries: Bashing a path to the ballot box?

As politicians turn our attention to two groups, who is held accountable for the systems governing both?

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct

Health

Pacific health needs more than election promises - adviser

Pakilau says voters should weigh three priorities when deciding who to support at the 7 November election: wellness, wait time and workforce.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct

Election

David Seymour wants tougher welfare rule as Labour targets hidden costs in 2026 election

The ACT leader says taxpayers deserve a stronger voice in the benefits debate while Labour’s Arena Williams says hidden fees, junk insurance and flight cancellations add pressure to household budgets.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 09 Oct

Election

Green Party targets South Auckland youth as poll support climbs

Greens' candidates are taking their campaign to gyms, trains and a wrestling event as they try to turn youth engagement to enrollment.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 07 Oct

Election

Pacific women have waited long enough for equal pay in NZ, says former commissioner

Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says caring is skilled work and government must stop treating fair pay as a cost.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 06 Oct

Election

The only liar there is Nicola Willis': Barbara Edmonds hits back over Labour’s election plan

Pacific experts say the 2026 general election in Aotearoa is about more than party promises as voters weigh the cost of living, health, and housing.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 05 Oct

Election

Māngere budgeting service warns hidden fees are deepening family debt pressure

Lara Dolan says whānau are being charged for insurance, warranties and subscriptions they may not need or understand.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 02 Oct

Election

‘Show us the wins not WINZ’: Mokaraka wants Panmure-Ōtāhuhu to shed deprived label

The Vision New Zealand candidate says years of neglect have left Pacific families struggling with housing, healthcare and the cost of living. He wants to bring hope.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneThu, 01 Oct

Election

‘It’s not our money’: Parties split over what latest economic outlook means for NZ's voters

National says the better fiscal outlook is no reason to increase spending while Labour, the Greens and Opportunity set out how they would respond to cost-of-living pressure.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneWed, 30 Sep

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