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'Despicable bribe' or 'positive step'? Labour's election ‘sweetener’ draws mixed reaction

The policy to wipe 10% off the student loan of students who stay in New Zealand has received a mixed reaction.

'Despicable bribe' or 'positive step'? Labour's election ‘sweetener’ draws mixed reaction

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