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May 16, 2020
Political Roundup: A homecoming or still adrift – how radical is Labour’s budget?

Political Roundup: A homecoming or still adrift – how radical is Labour’s budget?

How radical or transformative is Grant Robertson’s 2020 Budget? Opinions are divided over this week’s landmark economic package. Some are viewing the big spend as a return to traditional Labour – or even socialist – politics, while others see it as “business as usual”, albeit on a grander scale. Seeing red Leftwing political commentator Chris …

May 15, 2020
NZ Politics Daily – 15 May 2020

NZ Politics Daily – 15 May 2020

Today’s content Budget – commentary and reactions Henry Cooke (Stuff):Grant Robertson isn’t using this crisis to transform the country Max Rashbrooke (RNZ): Robertson goes for repair, not rebuild Matthew Hooton (Herald): Grant Robertson conservative despite huge numbers (paywalled) Simon Wilson (Herald): Finally, a Budget for a ‘green and pleasant land’ (paywalled) Audrey Young (Herald): Simon Bridges vs Jacinda Ardern over $20 …

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