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National Unveils 100-Day Plan Amid Election Enrolment Push
National Party releases 100-day plan as Greens accuse government of voter suppression ahead of election.
In brief
National Party releases 100-day plan as Greens accuse government of voter suppression ahead of election. National Party unveiled its 100-day plan including Kiwisaver changes and Pharmac funding boosts while Greens claim electoral law changes intentionally suppress young voters. Originally reported by NZ Herald.
National Unveils 100-Day Plan
National Party today unveiled its 100-Day Plan, which includes Kiwisaver changes, a Pharmac funding boost and locking in no new taxes.
Labour Criticises National's Hypocrisy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticised Luxon for "hypocrisy" and a "massive double standard" as the National leader downplayed a National MP’s photo with gang members.
Act Party Defines Gang Engagement
Act leader David Seymour said politicians should confront gang activity without targeting individuals, distinguishing between shaking hands with gang members and wearing party colours at gang events.
Green Party Accuses Voter Suppression
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick alleged the Government's electoral law changes intentionally suppress young voters and disproportionately impact youth, renters, māori, pasifika and migrant communities.
Enrolment Deadline Ends Today
Today is the final day to enrol to vote in this year’s election, with over 300,000 eligible voters still unenrolled.
Labour Pushes Enrolment
Labour leader Chris Hipkins urged voters to enrol by today's deadline, warning that missing it would prevent voting in the November 7 election.
National Defends Enrolment Change
National leader Christopher Luxon defended the enrolment deadline change, arguing people had sufficient time to enrol and encouraging immediate action.
Green Party Calls for Accountability
Swarbrick demanded the Prime Minister explain why the enrolment changes were made, citing intentional voter suppression and lack of rationale for the policy.
Election Enrolment Deadline
The Government changed the rules to make today the deadline for enrolling, arguing it would speed up vote counting but the Electoral Commission doubts this will happen.
Green Party's Future Generations Plan
Opportunity proposed creating a Future Generations Commissioner to address short-term political thinking if elected.
Here's the gist
National Party unveiled its 100-day plan including Kiwisaver changes and Pharmac funding boosts while Greens claim electoral law changes intentionally suppress young voters.
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