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    The initial response was excellent especially from the front line workers who put their lives on the line, however elements of the gun control reform, censorship and aspects of the Christchurch Call are debatable. Have we really unified the nation through these events? I don't think so. But it's likely that Ardern will win another term on the back of this, the massive amount of unfinished reforms, and a weak opposition.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zaphod View Post
    The initial response was excellent especially from the front line workers who put their lives on the line, however elements of the gun control reform, censorship and aspects of the Christchurch Call are debatable. Have we really unified the nation through these events? I don't think so. But it's likely that Ardern will win another term on the back of this, the massive amount of unfinished reforms, and a weak opposition.
    I suspect its likely she won't win another term based on Labours lack of delivery on numerous counts. Plenty of national voters apparantly protest voted in Labours favour last election, I don't think they will be in the mood to repeat that result next time.

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    I voted Labour but am currently pretty disappointed about a few of their decisions. Having said that, unless something changes drastically between now and the next election, National have no chance of getting my vote. Which will present me with a bit of a conundrum.

    Quote Originally Posted by ynot View Post
    I suspect its likely she won't win another term based on Labours lack of delivery on numerous counts. Plenty of national voters apparantly protest voted in Labours favour last election, I don't think they will be in the mood to repeat that result next time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by justakiwi View Post
    I voted Labour but am currently pretty disappointed about a few of their decisions. Having said that, unless something changes drastically between now and the next election, National have no chance of getting my vote. Which will present me with a bit of a conundrum.
    I would vote for the forementioned monkey, in fact any monkey before a voted for this socialist lot. Their true colours are now becoming quite apparant.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ynot View Post
    I suspect its likely she won't win another term based on Labours lack of delivery on numerous counts. Plenty of national voters apparantly protest voted in Labours favour last election, I don't think they will be in the mood to repeat that result next time.
    She will certainly win a third term assuming she stands again. She may not have much beyond her charisma, but that alone is doing the trick for her - along with the fact National don't seem to be in a hurry to dump Collins, who will never make P.M.
    A sufficient number of voters are blind to the fact Labour's ranks are bulging at the seams with dead-beats. They are dazzled by the sparkle and shine radiating from Jacinda's halo - and she does know how to polish it.
    There is always the possibility of seeing her take an overseas post with the U.N. or similar. Although any such arrangement will be kept well under wraps until after the next election. If you see Deputy Kelvin replaced before the next election, you'll know what's coming.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ynot View Post
    I suspect its likely she won't win another term based on Labours lack of delivery on numerous counts. Plenty of national voters apparantly protest voted in Labours favour last election, I don't think they will be in the mood to repeat that result next time.
    Deleted - I got two posts for the price of one.
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    I am mostly happy with Labour. But a couple of their recent decisions have disappointed me.

    I do not however, agree, with your sentiment that “anyone would be better than what we have got.” National have done nothing whatsoever to even remotely interest me, let alone impress me. Collins has done National no favours, and quite possibly, more than a bit of damage. They need to lose her before the next election, or they don’t stand a chance.



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    I would vote for the forementioned monkey, in fact any monkey before a voted for this socialist lot. Their true colours are now becoming quite apparant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ynot View Post
    I suspect its likely she won't win another term based on Labours lack of delivery on numerous counts. Plenty of national voters apparantly protest voted in Labours favour last election, I don't think they will be in the mood to repeat that result next time.
    Yes I tend to agree with you. At this point I think it's highly likely Labour won't receive the votes they did last time, but on the back of "let's get this finished" (i.e. the numerous large-scale reforms, covid recovery etc.) they will probably receive enough to form a government in coalition with the Greens, which would most likely spell the end of their term.

    It really depends upon how the next few years pan out, and I'm not confident that Labour can deliver on the proposed reforms within the current electoral term. What the voter will think of all this? Who knows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ynot View Post
    I would vote for the forementioned monkey, in fact any monkey before a voted for this socialist lot. Their true colours are now becoming quite apparant.
    Strong economy & corona free NZ doesn't mean anything does it..?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panda-NZ- View Post
    Strong economy & corona free NZ doesn't mean anything does it..?
    As I said, under the circumstances that fell into Labours lap last election, ie covid, the monkey could have achieved the same result.

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