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The Government’s Highs, Lows, and Who Won the Coalition? | The Select Committee (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Select Committee, we take stock as Parliament wraps up for the term. What did the coalition win? We look at Resource Management Act reform, education changes and falling crime rates, and ask how much credit the Government can take? Next: where has it fallen short? We look at fiscal restraint, government spending and the size of the public service—and whether the Government has delivered on its promise to cut costs. Finally, we ask the big question: who came out on top with
Breaking Up Supermarkets, Freezing Minimum Wages, and the Rise of AI Politics | The Select Committee (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Select Committee, National wants to break up New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly. Could the shake-up really deliver cheaper groceries, or are there trade-offs lurking beneath the headline? Next: ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage for three years—with workers under 20 potentially earning just $14.37 an hour. What is the economic case for holding wages steady, and what could it mean for workers struggling to keep up with the cost of living? Finally, we turn to AI and politic
KiwiMart, Labour’s Poll Shock, and Is Climate Politics Dead? | The Select Committee (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Select Committee, we examine the Greens’ plan for KiwiMart, a government-owned supermarket chain designed to increase competition and bring down grocery prices. Could it really deliver cheaper food, or would the costs end up outweighing the benefits? Next: a shock poll result for Labour. With ACT and the Greens gaining ground, is Chris Hipkins for the chop, or is Labour’s problem bigger than its leader? Finally, ACT wants to repeal the Zero Carbon Act. Is climate change lo
Gutting the Public Service, Attacks on an MP, and Te Pāti Māori’s Tax Plan | The Select Committee (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Select Committee, we discuss Sir Brian Roche’s preference to consolidate the public service. Would fewer agencies improve accountability, or will this turn out to be another costly restructure? Paolo Garcia’s valedictory speech highlights the darker side of politics. He described the abuse he has faced and said safety concerns forced him to move house. What does his experience say about the need for political civility? Te Pāti Māori has released a sweeping tax plan, includ
Labour’s Financial Fight, Voter Fraud Claims, and ACT’s One Law for All | The Select Committee (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Select Committee, we examine Labour’s fiscal promises for the election. Their policy includes returning to surplus by 2029/30 and keeping government spending at 33% of GDP. But do Labour’s numbers add up when further tax revenue has yet to be identified? Next: allegations of ballot theft and fraudulent voting in the 2025 local elections. A secret whistleblower and gang threats are also claimed. What does it mean for our general election? Finally, ACT’s “one law for all” po
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