In New Zealand, crime is up but prison populations are down. The National Party wants to reverse the crime trend.
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National attempts to woo primary industry
National’s agricultural emissions policy garners support from farmers and biotech firms.
NZ’s growing crime problem
Labour is starting to admit crime is a problem.
Freedom camping further restricted
Government aims to take the “freedom” out of “ freedom camping”.
National releases new policy on firearms
More powers for police to go after criminals on the one hand, but easier to acquire legal weapons on the other.
National announces climate policy
The Greens say Chris just stole it from them.
National proposes more childcare funding
Both sides offer more funding for childcare.
National launches its own plan regarding Three Waters reforms
National’s plan scraps co-governance and mega entities.