New Zealand needs a long-term vision, not more political tinkering – Bruce Cotterill

Opinion byNZ Herald·23 Oct, 2026 10:00 PM8 mins to readBruce Cotterill is a professional director and adviser to business leaders. He is the author of the book, The Best Leaders Don’t Shout, and host of the podcast, Leaders Getting Coffee.‌In a world where travellers want to escape the harsh realities of home, we can showcase what one commentator once called “the world in miniature”, writes Bruce Cotterill.The election race is grinding on, and many of us cannot wait for November 7. Sadly, our eagerness is not for the excitement of polling day, but for the relief of having it behind us. The polls are close, and none of us knows what voters will deliver. But one