Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the campaign trail.
Politics
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The party's finance spokesperson released its fiscal plan this afternoon as it continues to beat the drum on restraint for spending.
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“We don’t want 16-year-olds dropping out to sit on the couch. Staying in school isn’t a burden, it’s a head start to higher incomes and more job opportunities," Luxon says.
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Sat, Oct 10
The National plan would also cut payments for long-term beneficiaries and double stand-down periods for people who repeatedly quit their jobs.
Thu, Oct 8
Labour leader Chris Hipkins was the winner in a survey of more than 6400 debate watchers.
Wed, Oct 7
The first head-to-head between the two leaders is the year's second highest reaching broadcast of the year.
A panel of undecided voters backed the Labour leader more than National's.
The Labour and National party leaders went head to head in TVNZ's first debate, hosted by Jack Tame.
Tue, Oct 6
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out working with Opportunity.
The party announced today that it would invest $604 million to help Pharmac fund new medicines and expand access to those already funded.
Health
The campaign’s biggest head-to-head arrives tonight, with Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins facing off in their only one-on-one debate.
National has promised to commit $800 million to fully fund the Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass if re-elected, allowing construction to begin next year.
Mon, Oct 5
It comes 35 days out from election day.
Sat, Oct 3
Under the plan, which the party called "Electrify NZ 2.0", developers, major users, and investors would be able to build transmission and recover costs from those who use it.
Fri, Oct 2
But the passport would not disappear from the process as travellers would have to register online ahead of time.
Thu, Oct 1
Voters aren't highly approving of either the leaders of the two top political parties.
Tue, Sep 29
The Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick says her party was taking nothing for granted.
Mon, Sep 28
The 1News Verian poll result would give the party 19 MPs if repeated in November’s election.
The party leader spoke from Auckland this afternoon.
New Zealand
The former prime minister said the country had been through a difficult term, but Luxon had been holding firm.
Sun, Sep 27
Christopher Luxon was speaking from Wellington as Parliament enters its final days before voters go to the polls.
Mon, Sep 21
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis are speaking to media this morning.
Wed, Sep 16
This is the second to last week that Parliament is sitting before it rises for the election.
Mon, Sep 14
Sector-wide bargaining and "real" pay equity are at the top of the election wish list for the Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU).
Sun, Sep 13
