The New Zealand election was today, and the right-leaning National government is poised to form a government via coalition.
In every election cycle, there is always talk of doom and hope. Both sides pointing at the doom ahead if they lose, and the hope ahead if they win.
What I’ve come to love about New Zealand’s politics is the predictable ebb and flow of power between right and left. With our relatively short term of 3 years, each government typically has 1-3 terms in power, before handing the baton back over the other major party.
The metaphor I like to use is like walking a tightrope. Lean too far, for too long, in one direction and you fall off. But it’s the balance between both sides that keep the country on track.