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Contested 8 races — 4 elected 4 not elected
We’ve been treated to a cacophony of handwringing about infrastructure, but it boils down to ‘not in my backyard’.
These mayors just won office for the first time. They’re already worried they’re going to end up lumping their children and grandchildren with a huge bill for broken infrastructure.
What to expect when you’re expecting an election year.
Yes, defence minister Judith Collins still says ‘talofa’. Summer read – originally published August 21 2025. Judith Collins’ reputation in parliament precedes her, and it’s not what you might expect. She’s widely regarded, by MPs and staffers alike, as highly personable, well-respected among her staff and actually pretty witty. Real recognise real, so I knew we’d hit it off.
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