The 2026 NZ election is a rematch of the 2023 candidates, but now with Aussie tactics. Photo: Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS

New Zealand's Labour Party is imitating Anthony Albanese's campaign win, pledging a Kiwi "Medicard" in a major policy announcement ahead of the 2026 poll.

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The NZ opposition has adopted one of Mr Albanese's most repeated slogans to help them knock out the conservative government after one term.

"Under Labour, New Zealanders will use their Medicard, not their credit card, to see their local doctor," opposition health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall said, mirroring language fr

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