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ANALYSIS: The political parties’ behaviour is hardly edifying politics and does little to bolster voters’ confidence in democracy.

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ANALYSIS: Future governments face choice between constrained spending or raising taxes.

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Auditor-General urges more debate on Treasury's wellbeing report

ANALYSIS: The Treasury had hoped the report would stimulate robust public debate.

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Party divisions give voters a clear choice

ANALYSIS: Chris Hipkins has to give supporters a reason to vote for Labour.

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Possible post-election arrangements might influence voters

ANALYSIS: Minor party votes could pull the next government either more right or more left.

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Government still to face electoral consequences of Covid record

ANALYSIS: Covid-19 is still here despite the Government declaring its response formally over.

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