New Zealand has never been this divided ... is that our economic problem? – Liam Dann

Opinion byBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·26 Sep, 2026 04:00 PM6 mins to readLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.‌It is now just six weeks until the general election.Specifically, it is 42 days until the Sunday morning, when (based on current polling) more than half the electorate will wake up and go: “Ugh, this doesn’t look good”. Collectively, our two major parties are at their lowest levels of