National Party
Date Range
Score Range
Stuff.co.nz (Trustworthy / Corrupt) : Nicola Willis says no to selling Kiwibank without asking Kiwis first
National Party framed as transparent on future policy intentions
[framing_by_emphasis] in headline and lead suggesting commitment to public consultation
“Nicola Willis says no to selling Kiwibank without asking Kiwis first”
NZ Herald (Effective / Failing) : Political parties negotiate on controversial Gene Technology Bill, as progress stalls
Framed as unable to deliver on promises due to internal disunity
[balanced_reporting] and [proper_attribution]: The article attributes criticism to Labour that National is allowing 'internal bickering' to block progress, implying governmental dysfunction.
““Once again, National have allowed internal bickering to get in the way of what they promised.””
RNZ (Effective / Failing) : Trump, Key, Biden or Luxon? The politicians who are good for your KiwiSaver
National governments framed as more effective for aggressive fund performance
[framing_by_emphasis], [comprehensive_sourcing]
“Under John Key's government, between 2008 and 2017, conservative funds returned 5.39 percent a year, balanced funds 8.14 percent, growth funds 9.32 percent and aggressive funds 10.18 percent.”
NZ Herald (Effective / Failing) : Poll of Polls predicts who will win election and suggests margin of victory is growing
National Party framed as losing support but still central to governing coalition
[balanced_reporting]: The article notes National's 'decline' in vote share but balances it with coalition math, resulting in a moderate negative framing of performance.
“the National Party’s vote has declined considerably since the election”
Stuff.co.nz (Effective / Failing) : Verity Johnson: Has the Opportunity party gone from Zombie to Lazarus?
National framed as mismanaging the economy and losing competence
The article links voter frustration directly to National's handling of economic issues, suggesting incompetence without presenting data or balanced perspectives, contributing to a narrative of failure.
“a sizeable chunk who're fed up with this coalition for how they're handling the economy.”
RNZ (Trustworthy / Corrupt) : Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity party
framed as untrustworthy and dishonest in its reversal on pay equity
The framing emphasizes a dramatic reversal of stance without justification, invoking betrayal and lack of integrity, particularly by contrasting 2020 support with 2025 opposition.
“In 2020, National Party had supported unanimously the Pay Equity Amendment 2020 which was considered world-leading, and I was so proud of the National Party. They weren't the government at the time, but they supported it.”
RNZ (Ally / Adversary) : Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity party
framed as an antagonistic force betraying its own values and workers
The article amplifies Jackie Blue's strong moral condemnation of the National Party's policy shift, using emotionally charged language and highlighting betrayal without offering counter-narratives.
“The Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 was a hatchet job on 180,000 workers and is representative of a political system that lacks the courage and foresight New Zealand urgently needs.”
Stuff.co.nz (Safe / Threatened) : National Party sitting on huge $11 million election year war chest
Framed as financially secure and resilient
The framing emphasizes National's large financial reserves using terms like 'huge' and 'massive', suggesting strength and stability in contrast to other parties.
“sitting on a massive election-year war chest”
Stuff.co.nz (Ally / Adversary) : National Party sitting on huge $11 million election year war chest
Framed as a dominant, potentially overpowered political force
The use of militarized language like 'war chest' and emphasis on National's financial lead frames the party as an aggressive, well-armed contender, implying disproportionate advantage over rivals.
“The National Party has collected more than $11 million in donations since the last election, and is now sitting on a massive election-year war chest which is at least double what any other party has.”
NZ Herald (Effective / Failing) : Political donations: National reports more than $6 million, Act overtakes Labour
National Party portrayed as financially dominant and operationally strong
The article emphasizes National's significantly higher donation total compared to other parties, using framing language like 'dwarfs' to highlight disparity, suggesting superior organisational capacity and public support.
“The more than $6m in donations reported by the National Party dwarfs the $2,403,241 reported by Labour.”