We should not allow Labour to throw us into regression
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi Since National formed the government in November 2008, its sound and robust policies and programmes have helped the economy to grow. Our economy is one of the fastest growing in...
View ArticleMr English is always honourable but not always right
Michael Wood I believe that Bill English is an honourable person who has worked as hard as he can for our country. As we enter the final week of a dramatic election campaign, the mood for change that...
View ArticleIncentives for employers to train unemployed youth
Jenny Salesa Getting skills and training policies right plays a crucial role in ensuring that young people leave school and get earning or learning, improving our workforce, creating jobs and tackling...
View ArticleNZPP in government is a sure way forward
Roshan Nauhria In many ways, this is a significant election for New Zealand. Interestingly, there are multiple policies on the battleground of major parties. While one Party has promised not to...
View ArticleDisillusioned New Zealanders could use the ‘Scratch Vote’
All that political skullduggery is leading towards uncertainty Anil Sharma Some people think that it is better not to vote in an election, since they do now know to whom their precious vote should go....
View ArticleUnruly behaviour mars Election meeting
Venkat Raman An election forum, called, ‘Meet the Voter’ organised by the Indian Association of New Zealand (IANZ) on September 2 at its Papatoetoe headquarters was marred by unruly behaviour of Sunny...
View ArticlePrivacy issue can get Winston Peters more votes
Gurbrinder Aulakh It is for the first time ever that I, a strong critic of Winston Peters and his party, may be voting for him. Why ‘May be?” I will explain later. Why this sudden shift in not only my...
View ArticleMaungakiekie people deserve better service
Priyanca Radhakrishnan As we come to the end of the campaign period, and the General Election looms closer many people have asked me what a day on the campaign trail looks like. So, here is a sneak...
View ArticleAndrew’s sacrifice takes Jacinda to the Crown
Thakur Ranjit Singh In 1936, British monarchy faced a crisis when King-Emperor Edward VIII had to abdicate the throne because he proposed to marry a divorcee, Wallis Simpson. As a result of that...
View ArticleVote now or on September 23 but vote you must
Electoral Commission Voting has started in the 2017 General Election, with advance voting places now open around the country. Anyone who is ready to vote can cast an advance vote between September 11...
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