9,000 Turned Away — And Potaka Stands By It
As emergency housing access tightens, thousands more are being turned away — raising serious questions about who government policy is really serving.
Election 2026
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Te Kaupapa Election 2026 weekend political podcast: with Labour Party MP – Arena Williams + Green MP – Kahurangi Carter
Waatea’s weekend political podcast breaks down the biggest Election 2026 issues — from fuel costs to Māori media and political power plays.
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NZ Could Run Out of Diesel in Weeks — And No One Is Ready
New Zealand could run out of diesel within weeks — and if that happens, the fallout may make Covid look like a rehearsal.
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ACT Thinks Booze Will Fix the Economy
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?
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National/ACT/NZF Accused of Election Gerrymandering – Pressure on Electoral Commission
Changes to voting rules are sparking debate over fairness, with critics warning of major impacts on voter participation.
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If the choices this election are Winston as PM for 12 months or 18 months, why wouldn’t’ you vote TOP?
If Winston holds the balance of power again, is voting TOP the only way to change the outcome?
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The Horror of Israel’s Actions in the West Bank, Lebanon and Iran
As conflict spreads across multiple fronts, humanitarian crises deepen in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.
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Stanford gets A for spin, F for substance – Labour
Labour says Erica Stanford’s education plan is more spin than substance — and warns students could pay the price.
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Fuel Plan Welcome, But Questions Remain for Kiwis – Labour
Labour says the Government’s fuel plan is a start — but key questions remain about costs, support and what comes next.
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Green Party announces plan to end homelessness & fix housing crisis
The Greens say homelessness can be ended — and they’ve unveiled a plan to fix renters’ rights and housing affordability in NZ.
