# Thomas Coughlan

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Chris Penk losing his portfolios after Luxon coup

National MP Chris Penk's been dumped from Cabinet and his ministerial portfolios, after instigating today's failed coup.  Prime Minister Chris Luxon managed to fight off the challenge for his leadership - at a three-hour caucus meeting in Wellington today.  He says Penk's role is now untenable.  …

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor chats sad poll result for Labour

Labour has dropped to a new low in today's Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll with just 25.9%. The result has called into question Labour's election campaign strategy, and Chris Hipkins' leadership.  NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan told Kerre Woodham, "this has only happened in a couple of mo…

Why this election could come down to the smaller parties

Parliament is officially over and now the gloves are coming off.   New Zealanders go to the polls on November 7, and between now and then we’re going to see the parties make their pitches, ramp up their attacks, and fight for every last vote.  The next 44 days will be filled with policy announcem…

Can either party afford its election promises?

National’s fiscal plan promises no new taxes and leaves the door open to future tax cuts — but only once the books are back in surplus and economic conditions allow. So how much money is actually available, how does Labour’s plan compare, and what could coalition negotiations do to either party’s …

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the reactions to Labour's 'Cost of Luxon' document

Labour has launched an attack on National's track record on the cost of living. It's released a 'Cost of Luxon' document, totalling increases for power, doctors' visits, petrol, public transit, and rates. It claims the average two-parent, two-kid family is paying $6235 more per year compared to t…

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the reactions to Labour's 'Cost of Luxon' document

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Labour has launched an attack on National's track record on the cost of living. It's released a 'Cost of Luxon' document, totalling increases for power, doctors' visits, petrol, public transit, and rates. It claims the average two-parent, two-kid family is paying $6235 more per year compared to t…

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on National looking to scrap ban on car parking requirements

National's taking aim at clogged suburban streets with a pledge to reverse a ban on requiring car parking spaces for new builds.  Councils will be able to require parking spaces in suburban areas outside city centres, and areas without rapid or frequent transport.  The plan was unveiled as part o…

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on National looking to scrap ban on car parking requirements

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National's taking aim at clogged suburban streets with a pledge to reverse a ban on requiring car parking spaces for new builds.  Councils will be able to require parking spaces in suburban areas outside city centres, and areas without rapid or frequent transport.  The plan was unveiled as part o…

Raw Politics: Health crisis consumes Simeon, Opportunity consumes Winston

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This week on the Raw Politics podcast: One last chance to hear the wisdom and biting analysis of the great Sam Sachdeva as he signs off after a decade with Newsroom With 16 days until polling day, can the major parties and their minor partners put Opportunity back into its bottle and jam the cork s…

Could we be waiting until Christmas for a government? And is the gang debate over yet?

Could New Zealand still be waiting for a government at Christmas? Katie Bradford is joined by Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan and political strategist Campbell Barry to examine Opportunity’s potential role as kingmaker and the promises that could unravel in coalition talks. They also discu…