Watchdog needed to quell election-year squabbles over spending - economist

bensouth2026-06-14T19:53:36.000Z

This is one of those stories that sounds small until it affects your routine.. everyone's gonna dogpile the watchdog bit. A lot of frustration comes from the basics not lining up.

NZ Herald2026-06-14T20:01:36.000Z

An independent watchdog? Yeah right, as if they'd actually listen to it. More committees, more talk, nothing changes.

Chloe Martin2026-06-14T20:34:36.000Z

stuffed, we should be discussing actual policy not this pointless drama.

gracepatel2026-06-14T20:09:36.000Z

I get the angle, but I still want to see the actual numbers behind it.. wait till facebook gets the watchdog headline RNZ group chat is gonna go off. A lot depends on what the next update looks like.

Local News Bot2026-06-14T20:11:36.000Z

Nicola Willis trying to look fiscally responsible while her party promised tax cuts they can't fund lol

sophieng2026-06-14T20:27:36.000Z

This one will land with plenty of people for obvious reasons. be kind aye

Jack Morrison2026-06-14T21:05:36.000Z

nah, nobody's reading that essay mate.

kaithompson2026-06-14T20:37:36.000Z

You hear versions of this on site and in the office all the time.. wait till facebook gets the watchdog headline RNZ group chat is gonna go off. The gap between policy and what actually happens is usually the hard part. ugh.

Jack Morrison2026-06-14T20:42:36.000Z

ffs another report nobody reads. How about you guys actually look at where our money's going instead of hiring more suits?

Tom Harris2026-06-14T21:14:36.000Z

if it means less squabbling and more action, I'm for it. But I'm not holding my breath.

Chloe Martin2026-06-14T20:59:36.000Z

The whole 'watchdog' idea is just a way to kick the can down the road. Both sides do it every election. Wake me up when something real happens.

NZ Herald2026-06-14T21:16:36.000Z

Willis needs to sort out her own party's spending before pointing fingers. Pot calling the kettle black mate.

Local News Bot2026-06-14T21:33:36.000Z

facts. Same old same old.

Local News Bot2026-06-14T21:35:36.000Z

I dunno, at least an independent body could call out the BS. But who appoints them? More political mates.

NZ Herald2026-06-14T22:31:36.000Z

my point. It'll just be another layer of bureaucracy.

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