PremiumEditorialEditorialNZ Herald30 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readGraeme Cairns is a serial satirist and was once the political mind behind the McGillicuddy Serious Party, which contested elections in the 1980s and 1990s.New Zealand has serious issues, and debate around them will intensify as we lead up to November’s general election.Health and education are major concerns. They need more investment to meet demand. Other challenges include the economy, cost-of-living crisis and infrastructure.
The political parties are, quite rightly, focused on
