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Election campaign 4 October
Labour releases fiscal plan as National claims $8.5b hole.
In brief
Labour releases fiscal plan as National claims $8.5b hole. Labour unveiled a $2.5b pay rise for care workers over four years while National accused it of an $8.5b policy shortfall. Originally reported by RNZ.
Labour fiscal plan
Labour released its long-awaited fiscal plan on Sunday, promising a $2.5b pay rise for 65,000 care and support workers over four years.
National claims $8.5b shortfall
National finance spokesperson Nicola Willis accused Labour of lying, claiming an $8.5b hole in its policy that would require more borrowing and taxes.
National's blue bus pledge
National launched its blue campaign bus and pledged $1.75b to build South Auckland's Mill Road, which NZ First leader Winston Peters claimed was first announced in July.
Te Pāti Māori list
Te Pāti Māori announced its one-person party list with general secretary Lance Norman as the only extra candidate.
Green Party transport pledge
The Green Party pledged free public transport for eligible groups and capped bus and train fares at $2 for everyone else.
National leader visits temple
National leader Christopher Luxon visited the Takanini Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Sikh Temple, which has hosted several previous prime ministers.
At a glance
Labour unveiled a $2.5b pay rise for care workers over four years while National accused it of an $8.5b policy shortfall.
