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The thread centers on New Zealand's upcoming election, primarily debating the economic management and policy differences between the center-left Labour government and center-right National/ACT opposition. Key criticisms target Labour's fiscal stewardship, citing ballooning government expenditure #7#272, housing unaffordability, and unfulfilled promises like KiwiBuild and dental care expansion #16#12. A user #7 highlighted Labour's annual 9% spending growth versus 1.5% under previous governments, arguing this fueled inflation. National's tax-cut policy faced scrutiny over funding gaps and legality, with user #215 questioning Luxon's reliance on "trust me" assurances.
Leadership competence emerged as a critical theme, particularly in later posts. Luxon drew heavy criticism after a contentious interview where he struggled to defend policy details #194#199#211, while Willis faced backlash for her economic credentials. Hipkins garnered fleeting praise for articulation but was ultimately seen as representing poor governmental outcomes #45#119. A trusted user #308 presented expert economic analysis contradicting Treasury optimism. Infrastructure issues—like Wellington's water crisis and the dental school staffing shortage—were cited as examples of systemic mismanagement #235#12. Notable policy debates included road-user charges for EVs #220, immigration impacts on rents #299, and coalition scenarios involving NZ First #182#258. Early fringe discussions on candidates' rugby allegiances gave way to substantive policy critiques, culminating in grim Treasury forecasts discussed in posts #271#304#308. User #168 also revealed concerns about Labour rushing regulatory changes to entrench policies pre-election.

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Economic Policies, Housing Crisis, Leadership Competence

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On the health subject again I have just received an email from my medical provider to say that charges are about to rise
Just been into hospital with a kidney stone. 6mm. Birthed it into my bladder and still got the final run to look forward to 😰

Our hospitals and medical staff are excellent (even if overstretched)

And $98 for an ambulance ride, immediate attention and straight into emergency ward is much better than going into emergency rooms and withering on the floor in agony as you wait…
 
Just been into hospital with a kidney stone. 6mm. Birthed it into my bladder and still got the final run to look forward to 😰

Our hospitals and medical staff are excellent (even if overstretched)

And $98 for an ambulance ride, immediate attention and straight into emergency ward is much better than going into emergency rooms and withering on the floor in agony as you wait…
Recovery time better than an acl :) best of luck
 
Just been into hospital with a kidney stone. 6mm. Birthed it into my bladder and still got the final run to look forward to 😰

Our hospitals and medical staff are excellent (even if overstretched)

And $98 for an ambulance ride, immediate attention and straight into emergency ward is much better than going into emergency rooms and withering on the floor in agony as you wait…
Hope you are doing okay
Had exactly the same thing about 6 years ago.
All the best 👍 mate 👍
 
Just been into hospital with a kidney stone. 6mm. Birthed it into my bladder and still got the final run to look forward to 😰

Our hospitals and medical staff are excellent (even if overstretched)

And $98 for an ambulance ride, immediate attention and straight into emergency ward is much better than going into emergency rooms and withering on the floor in agony as you wait…
Come to think of it, shouldn't you be going private rather than bludging off the state? :)
 
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