Why Should You Vote NZ First?

In the run-up to the 2026 election, Salient is interviewing all of the major parties to understand their responses to the issues students face. Here, Keegan Langeveld, young New Zealand First chairman and candidate for Auckland’s Maungakiekie electorate pitches NZ First. What is the biggest challenge facing students in New Zealand in 2026?Cost of living, but more specifically power prices. Daily fixed charges have skyrocketed in the last few years, and that