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New Zealand is facing a defining moment, with economic pressures, political positioning, and public expectations all converging.

Cost of living challenges remain front of mind, while questions about growth, infrastructure, and long-term direction continue to shape national debate. As the next election cycle approaches, political lines are being drawn more clearly.

Key issues such as healthcare, housing, and climate policy are increasingly driving voter attention, with a growing demand for outcomes rather than rhetoric.

On Te Kaupapa with Matthew Tukaki, these conversations are brought together – connecting the dots between policy, politics, and people, and examining what direction Aotearoa should take from here.

There is a clear sense the country is at a crossroads, with decisions made now set to define the future.

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