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Whose everyone thinking of voting for?

Russia is reportedly sharing intelligence with Iran, China is supplying Iran with air defence missiles.

The US can’t rein in Israel and the situation is looking like a quagmire.

I’d like to see the New Zealand Government step up and tell us what the plan is if this conflict escalates?

Does anyone think the public deserves to know where we stand and what any wider consequences could be?

Fork and Taps been sold to republic group ? anyone else heard this??

Quite sad if true!

Looking back, when do you think politicians seemed more principled? or civil? (trying to find the right word here)

And where do you think its all gone wrong? I know there are a lot of factors at play and this didn’t happen in a vacuum, but I’m curious to hear people’s thoughts.

Globally and for New Zealand also..

I’d vote labour if Kieran McAnulty was running as party leader. Does anyone see this happening?

For locals. Whether it’s housing, infrastructure, public transport, healthcare, better wages, less tourism pressure, more community events, or anything else!

What do you think would make Queenstown a better place to live?

We've got a history of standing up when things get pushed too far Hone Heke, the Seabed and Foreshore hikoi, 1981 Springbok Tour.

But right now with how tough the economy is, housing costs, and general frustration with leadership, everyone seems to just grumble and carry on and wait until the next election.

Compared to places like France or the UK where people shut down whole cities over economic policy .. NZ feels super quiet.

Is a broad, nationwide economic movement or strike just never going to happen here again? Or are we just waiting for a tipping point? What do you think keeps us from actually organising on a national level?

I’ve worked overseas in a corporate office. After moving back to New Zealand I worked in two similar roles here. One thing I’ve noticed is that the environment seems to be much more toxic in New Zealand.

In previous jobs overseas, there seemed to be more balance & far less toxicity within management. Since returning I’ve really struggled with the workplace culture.

Has anyone else experienced this? If so why do you think it’s so different?