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Policies

Nash Press's policy proposals, published in full and open for debate — read each one, have your say, and rate it on the sentiment scale. Policy is made with you, not for you.

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Regional Fuel Tax for Roads

A regional fuel levy to fund the roading and public-transport backlog, phased in over three years.

162 reactions2 commentsJul 22, 2026Join the debate

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Water Bottling Export Levy

A per-litre levy on water bottled for export, ring-fenced for the aquifers and communities the takes come from.

121 reactions7 commentsJul 20, 2026Join the debate

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Tougher Sentencing for Repeat Offenders

Longer mandatory terms for a third serious violent offence — paired with rehabilitation funding so release doesn't mean relapse.

168 reactions2 commentsJul 18, 2026Join the debate

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Rural Broadband Guarantee

A guaranteed minimum connection speed for every rural home and marae, with a funded build-out timeline the regions can hold us to.

114 reactions0 commentsJul 15, 2026Join the debate

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Recreational Fishing Quota Reform

Rebalance the catch: independent stock monitoring, a fairer recreational allowance, and a public dashboard so every quota decision is made in the open.

54 reactions8 commentsJul 14, 2026Join the debate

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Coastal Fisheries Guardianship

Independent stock monitoring, a fairer recreational allowance and a public dashboard so every quota decision is made in the open.

174 reactions3 commentsJul 13, 2026Join the debate

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Free After-Hours GP Visits

No-charge urgent GP appointments after 6pm and on weekends, so an after-hours worry never becomes an emergency-department bill.

156 reactions0 commentsJul 9, 2026Join the debate

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First-Home Deposit Boost

A government-matched savings scheme that turns five years of steady saving into a real deposit for first-home buyers.

161 reactions0 commentsJul 6, 2026Join the debate

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