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Explore the latest news, research, and expert commentary from across the University of Otago as our academic kaimahi break down key policy issues shaping the 2026 General Election.

What our people are saying

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04 Nov 2026

Next government odds-on to ban gambling ads in sport

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03 Nov 2026

An overhang election could be terrible for our democracy

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03 Nov 2026

Ngāi Tahu floats freshwater bill, giving Act co-governance jitters

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31 Oct 2026

In New Zealand’s bellwether seat, what are locals thinking as a knife-edge poll looms?

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30 Oct 2026

The big climate change re-brand - and whether it matters

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30 Oct 2026

'Pretty strong correlation' between enrolment changes and lower enrolment rate - electoral law expert

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28 Oct 2026

Kerrin Leoni and the ‘messy’ party-hopping question for Labour if she wins

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27 Oct 2026

Coalition vs Confidence and Supply

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27 Oct 2026

Who governs New Zealand if the election ends in a deadlock?

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26 Oct 2026

The 10 battleground electorate races to watch

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25 Oct 2026

How to enrol to vote and why today is your final chance

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25 Oct 2026

David Seymour has no issue with Māori customary rights - just ‘activist’ judges

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