Sacked minister Stuart Nash wants more accountability for judges as he exits politics
The Napier MP also condemned the 'disease' that has grown in NZ society.
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Labour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new poll
The poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.
Bryce Edwards: How Labour's tax cut will do little but benefit the rich
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Labour forced to fix GST policy after $240m mistake found
Labour confused the years in which the policy would apply.
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Labour dangles election carrot: Promise to remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and veg
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