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ECONOMY - The battle of ideas

19 Aug 2014

Economic questions remain crucial to NZ households, and the parties are competing to convince voters they have the answers. It's one of the election's Big Issues.

HOUSING - Disappearing Kiwi dream

14 Aug 2014

The prospect of owning your own home has moved out of reach for many New Zealanders - ownership has fallen since the 1990s and prices are rising. It's one of…
AUCKLAND - A bigger role?

13 Aug 2014

The traditional question of "what Auckland wants" from a post-September government is beginning to change as the region's single council gets into its stride… Video
CHRISTCHURCH - Quakes and the vote

13 Aug 2014

Christchurch could be described as a tale of two electoral cities as progress in rebuilding the city stands to influence voters. It is one of theThe Big Issues.

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HEALTH - Taking the nation's temperature

Election 2014 The Big Issues
13 Aug 2014

Differences between the political parties on health - whether on elective surgery, 'unmet need' or funding - are sizeable. It is one of The Big Issues.
EDUCATION - Student achievement key

Election 2014 The Big Issues
13 Aug 2014

Declining standards of achievement in schools against international measures is set to become an issue in the education debate. It is one of the The Big Issues.
POVERTY - Dominating the political debate

Election 2014 The Big Issues
9 Aug 2014

Poverty and inequality look set to dominate debate this election with both the Labour and Green parties promoting policies they say will reduce the gap between rich and poor. It is one of the The Big…
ENVIRONMENT - Dairying and water

Election 2014 The Big Issues
27 Aug 2014

Hawke's Bay's proposed Ruataniwha Dam highlights a stark reality this election - dairy farming is polluting rivers and lakes at a growing rate. It's one of the Big Issues.