It had to happen at some stage. And better late than never is probably an understandable excuse, but, at last, as the home straight looms, the election debate has started to focus on the policy options the various parties are putting forward.

Science and Research and Development

Class Sizes

Parent Visa and Refugee Quota

Ōhariu MP and UnitedFuture Leader Hon Peter Dunne welcomed the announcement that the government has agreed to commit almost $3.3 million, to upgrade Ngaio school’s buildings and facilities.

Expanding ACC.

Recreational Fishing Reserves

Tax seems to have become the first real issue of the election, following the distractions of recent weeks.

1080 moratorium

Paid Parental Leave increases.