Tag: National Party
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Poll shows Labour ahead of National but no party can govern alone
Labour leads but race for governance remains unsettled The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll puts Labour firmly in the lead with 38% support, an increase of four points since the previous survey. National sits eight points behind on 30%, marking a clear but not insurmountable gap as voters continue to weigh which party should preside…
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National’s KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances — but there’s a catch
National’s plan to raise KiwiSaver contributions to 12% could boost balances New Zealanders saving for retirement could see substantial increases in their KiwiSaver balances if the National Party’s policy to lift contributions to 12% is implemented. The projected uplift in savings is attractive: higher ongoing contributions can compound over years, delivering a larger nest egg…
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Coalition Holds Power, Labour Gains Ground After Capital Gains Tax Announcement
New Zealand voters weigh the twists in a shifting political landscape A fresh Curia-Taxpayers Union poll suggests that the coalition remains in the driver’s seat to form the next government, but Labour is catching up after releasing its capital gains tax proposal. The poll, conducted over several days and drawing a representative cross-section of voters,…
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Coalition Holds Power as Labour Gains After Tax Plan
Poll signals a steady path for the coalition as Labour gains with a capital gains tax plan A new Curia-Taxpayers Union poll suggests the governing coalition may retain power in the next election, even as Labour edges higher in the polls after unveiling its capital gains tax plan. The numbers point to a nuanced political…
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Sussan Ley Pushes Back on Leadership Coup Speculation
Australia’s Opposition Leader Addresses Leadership Rumors Sussan Ley has publicly pushed back against ongoing speculation that she could be toppled as opposition leader in the Australian political landscape. In remarks aimed at quelling internal tensions, Ley said she is “completely confident” she will still be in the role in two months, signaling a firm stance…
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Sussan Ley confronts leadership coup speculation head-on
Australian Opposition Leadership under Strain Australian politics is rarely dull, and the latest chapters surrounding the opposition frontbench have again spotlighted the fragility of leadership roles within major parties. Sussan Ley, the long-serving member and key figure in the opposition, has publicly addressed mounting speculation about a possible leadership challenge. In interviews and through party…
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Sussan Ley brushes off leadership coup whispers with firm promise to stay on
Background: Tensions within the Opposition’s ranks Australian politics has been tense in recent days as reports of internal dissent within the opposition parties surfaced, focusing attention on the leadership of the National Party and its pairing with the Liberal Party. At the center of the chatter is Sussan Ley, the deputy leader of her party…