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18/10/2023

More than 450,000 people used Policy.nz to inform their vote this election, collectively looking at more than 10 million pages of information about candidates, parties, and policies.

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15/10/2023

Current projections would result in National receiving 50 seats and Labour receiving 34 seats. Combined, National and ACT are in a position to form a government, but may require support from NZ First.

567,000 special votes are yet to be counted, and the official results won't be declared until November 3. Until then, coalition negotiations will get underway. If you're wondering what a National-led government will mean for you, take a look at Policy.nz for a breakdown of key policies and candidates.

12/10/2023

Voting places will be open between 9am and 7pm tomorrow, and preliminary election results will be released from 7pm.

Want to do some quick, last-minute research? We've got you covered — head to Policy.nz to easily compare parties' policies on the issues that matter most to you.

11/10/2023

Tonight is your last chance to see Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon talk about their visions for New Zealand. But don't vote on personality — vote on policy. Policy.nz offers a neutral breakdown of each party's policies ahead of NZ Election 2023. ➡️🗳🌿

10/10/2023

After grinding to a halt in 2020, immigration levels have now returned to pre-pandemic levels. This election, most parties have favoured streamlining NZ's immigration laws and providing more pathways for migrants.

Some parties, like National and ACT, emphasise the role of immigration in boosting economic growth. Other parties focus on different aspects of migration. For example, the Greens emphasise the need to protect the rights of migrants once they’re here, and TOP would create a Regional Talent Visa to encourage workers to regions other than Auckland.

Find out more on Policy.nz: your complete guide to NZ Election 2023. 🗳️➡️

09/10/2023

A coalition involving the Green Party looks to be Labour's best chance of retaining its leadership for the next three years. However, Labour and the Greens have different policies on topics like tax, health, the environment and housing.

Labour has ruled out considering the Greens' proposed wealth tax and would limit the introduction of the Greens' free dental care plan to people under 30. The Greens aim to strengthen Labour's current approach to the climate change, saying they will establish a Ministry of Climate Change and strengthen the Zero Carbon Act.

Find out more on Policy.nz: the complete guide to each party's policies ahead of NZ Election 2023.

08/10/2023

Plenty of debate has emerged during this election about NZ’s place in an increasingly unstable and polarised world, as we find ourselves complex relationships with our partners.

Labour and NZ First both want to secure a free trade deal with India. ACT would increase defence spending, while the Green Party would focus current defence spending on climate change, humanitarian aid and environmental monitoring.

For more information, check out Policy.nz: the complete guide to NZ Election 2023. 🗳️➡️

07/10/2023

Housing in NZ is among the least affordable in the world, despite a recent fall in house prices. While all the major parties say more needs to be done to ensure everyone has affordable housing, there are major differences in how they propose to go about it. Should the state take the lead in building more houses, or loosen the rules to encourage private investors?

To easily compare different parties' policies, check out Policy.nz: the complete guide to NZ Election 2023. 🗳️➡️

05/10/2023

Recent surges in support for ACT and NZ First mean that both could play a pivotal role in post-election negotiations. The two parties share plenty of similarities - for instance, both would implement a tougher approach to gangs, withdraw from the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and place more responsibility for things like protecting biodiversity and freshwater management in the hands of local government. So what's the difference between the two?

While NZ First would adjust tax income brackets to match inflation, ACT would slash NZ's top tax brackets to introduce a two-rate income tax system. NZ First would remove GST from fresh food, whereas ACT aims to decrease groceries bills by allowing foreign investment in NZ supermarkets.

To check out other differences, check out Policy.nz: the complete guide to NZ Election 2023. 🗳️➡️

04/10/2023

Tonight's your chance to hear from voices outside of the two main parties. The leaders of the Green Party, ACT Party, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First are set to face off at the multi-party debate on TVNZ at 7pm. Check out Policy.nz for an accessible breakdown of how they compare on the issues that matter to you. 🗳️ ➡️

01/10/2023

Advance voting begins today! Still don't know who you'll be voting for? You're not alone - the latest 1News Verian Poll found that around 11% of New Zealanders are still undecided.

We've got you covered for some last-minute investigation. Check out Policy.nz for a straight-forward comparison of each party's policies, leaders and candidates. 🗳➡️

25/09/2023

Check out TVNZ+ or 1 News at 7.30 to see what parties have to say about the issues that matter most to Māori.

For a comprehensive breakdown on each party's approach to issues like co-governance, Te Tiriti and te reo Māori, go to Policy.nz. 🗳➡️

25/09/2023

We think the best way to tell them apart is by their policies. 🔴🔵

One will likely be New Zealand's next Prime Minister, but their parties have different plans for the economy, environment, and infrastructure, amongst other things.

Find out more at Policy.nz: the complete guide to NZ Election 2023. 🗳️

23/09/2023

National and ACT have committed to developing the country's road and highway networks, whilst Labour and the Greens have both promised further investment in public transport. Labour would also continue its current public transport discounts, but TOP and the Greens would increase access to free public transport for young people. 🚗 🚲 🚌 💨

Your vote will help decide the future of how New Zealanders travel. Find out more at Policy.nz: the complete guide to NZ Election 2023. 🗳️➡️

20/09/2023

What really separates National and ACT? National want to keep the top tax rate, while ACT would remove it. ACT want to abolish the Zero Carbon Act, while National has ruled this out if they are in government.

Find out more at Policy.nz: your complete guide to NZ Election 2023. 🗳➡️

17/09/2023

You dont need to wait until election day to vote. In fact, advance voting begins in just two weeks! 🗳 Still not sure who you'll be voting for? Policy.nz has you covered - compare parties and their policies, leaders and candidate lists. ➡️

15/09/2023

From landlord registers to rent controls to interest deductibility, parties have proposed a range of initiatives that would change rental housing standards and costs.

Compare how these policies will affect you at Policy.nz. 🗳️➡️

05/09/2023

Policy.nz is back!

Your complete guide to election 2023, and the only place to learn about and compare what the parties are offering on the issues that matter to you most.

22/08/2023

👋 In a few weeks, we'll launch our coverage of the 2023 general election. Hundreds of thousands of voters will use Policy.nz to learn about policies and candidates to inform their votes.

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