English pushes to see 33 pages on coalition
The existence of a "secret'' coalition document has again dominated debate in Parliament with National saying it shows the extent of NZ First's influence in the Government.
Election 2017
Helping democracy to happen satisfying
Helping democracy to happen satisfying
Dunedin registrar of electors Dee Vickers is retiring ``on a high'', after the city's voter turnout in the recent general election exceeded 83%, the highest since she began her job in 2005.
New poll: Peters in kingmaker position
New poll: Peters in kingmaker position
Labour and National have slipped back in the last poll before Saturday's election, giving NZ First leader Winston Peters the kingmaker position.
Strategic voting top of mind: Maori Party
Strategic voting top of mind: Maori Party
Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox says the most common issue voters raise with her now is not poverty or housing - but strategic voting.
Reunifying party in blue seat a priority
Reunifying party in blue seat a priority
Eileen Goodwin profiles the Clutha-Southland electorate.
Water use big issue for Waitaki voters
Water use big issue for Waitaki voters
Dene Mackenzie profiles the Waitaki electorate.
ELECTION 2017: The policies
ELECTION 2017: The policies at a glance
ELECTION 2017: Who are you going to vote for on Saturday? Here's a summary of the political parties' policies on important issues.
Clark hits out over 'pretty communist' remark
Clark hits out over 'pretty communist' remark
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has hit out after a protester accused Labour leader Jacinda Ardern of being a "pretty communist" at a farmers' protest in Morrinsville.
Policies reflect growing visitor demand
Policies reflect growing visitor demand
ELECTION ISSUE - TOURISM: The increasing number of visitors is putting pressure on some of New Zealand's most scenic attractions and political parties are aware of the stress this is putting on infrastructure.
No-fees policy big hit with students
No-fees policy big hit with students
ELECTION ISSUE: Education is a key battleground for the political parties’ competing agendas in this election, Eileen Goodwin reports.
Big problems to address in troubled sector
Big problems to address in troubled sector
ELECTION ISSUES: Health is a problem area for National, but Labour’s plan for the sector is vague, reports Eileen Goodwin.
National will look to sell Landcorp farms if re-elected
National will look to sell Landcorp farms if re-elected
A National government will look to sell state-owned Landcorp Farming farms if it is re-elected on September 23, Primary industries spokesman Nathan Guy says.
MMP: What you need to know
MMP: What you need to know
With advanced voting already underway University of Otago Department of Politics head Prof Janine Hayward has put together a handy guide of how to vote using MMP.
Spending vow up $4.3 billion
Spending vow up $4.3b
The spending promises are flowing freely as the 2017 election campaign hots up.
'Ambitious' trade plan announced by National
'Ambitious' trade plan announced by National
National announced what it called an ambitious goal of having 90% of New Zealand goods exports covered by free-trade agreements by 2030.
High-level changes for Greens
High-level changes for Greens
The fallout from Metiria Turei's resignation as co-leader continued for the Green Party yesterday as one leading staff member resigned and one moved to special projects.
Ardern light on details, long on ideals
Ardern light on details, long on ideals
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern gave the speech of her life yesterday, one which was considerably short on detail but long on aspiration and hope.
Higher minimum wage pledge queried
Higher minimum wage pledge queried
Otago and Southland business leaders are calling for more detail from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on his promise to lift the minimum wage.
Ardern ready for challenge
Ardern ready for challenge
Today marks the start of the comprehensive election coverage by the Otago Daily Times. Each Saturday leading up to the election, political editor Dene Mackenzie will analyse the past week’s announcements by the major political parties.
Proposal to remove GST from basic food
Proposal to remove GST from basic food
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is proposing removing GST from basic food, but without providing any detail on what he regards as basic food.