I agree that labours benefit system needs a bloody good look at, that is a disgrace.
But as far as wages go, national did nothing in those 9yrs, upping the min wage by 50c per hour every now and then was a joke, to have so many health workers that had not had a pay rise for years was a joke. Teachers, Police etc as well, most that you depend on struggling to get extra dollars. At least those in charge now said no to pay rise, not like nats that pushed for as much as they could.
For National to return to power, get rid of the leader, and the other old farts, because like it or not, jacinda is very well liked, all around the world. John Key was popular too,