Buy back BNZ, Public Service, social housing cuts

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters got exactly what he wanted out of the announcement of his party’s policy to buy back the BNZ.

It is a bold proposal, and it garnered plenty of headlines and coverage during the week. Some estimate buying back the BNZ would cost up to $30 billion, although

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Brent Edwards Sat, 23 May 2026

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