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Focus on Politics

Focus on Politics

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Weekly insight into the political issues that matter from RNZ's gallery team.(C) Radio New Zealand 2026 Politics & Government
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  • National converts to KiwiSaver

    National converts to KiwiSaver
    Jun 26 2026

    National made its first major election year policy announcement this week. If elected, it would make KiwiSaver compulsory, including for those over 65 still working, automatically enroll babies and provide government contributions to those on parental leave. The suite of changes would cost more than a billion dollars over four years. New Zealand First said National had copied its own policy, and others are asking what the changes might mean for Superannuation.

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    16 mins
  • Officials in firing line over $30m immigration failure

    Officials in firing line over $30m immigration failure
    Jun 19 2026

    A failed immigration technology project has left taxpayers more than $30 million out of pocket. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says officials misled Cabinet. Now an independent investigation is being launched into what went wrong. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more.

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    16 mins
  • Labour joins election race with fare cap promise

    Labour joins election race with fare cap promise
    Jun 12 2026

    Labour has finally joined the election campaign, unveiling its first major policy of the year: a public transport fare cap. But questions remain over the numbers, the funding, and whether already-stretched bus and rail networks can cope. RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch takes a look.

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    16 mins
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