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Labour and National fiscal plans unclear
Labour and National fiscal plans lack clarity on cuts.
In brief
Labour and National fiscal plans lack clarity on cuts. Labour and National fiscal plans have not explained what they would cut. Originally reported by NZ Herald.
Labour and National fiscal plans
Labour and National fiscal plans have not explained what they would cut.
2017 election results
In 2017, the two parties received 81% of the vote.
Current poll results
This week’s 1News, Verian poll has National and Labour neck and neck on 28%.
Current vote share
Why have the two now middling parties fallen to 56% between them.
Richard Prebble
Richard Prebble is a former Labour Party minister and Act Party leader.
2026 election context
The 2026 election is the next major election after Labour lost three elections in a row.
Fiscal plan issue
The lack of explanation on cuts has stalled police watchdog funding.
Current political situation
Police watchdog funding is stalled due to lack of government funds.
The big picture
Labour and National fiscal plans have not explained what they would cut.
