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Labour releases fiscal plan amid National backlash
Labour unveils fiscal plan as National claims $8.5b shortfall.
In brief
Labour unveils fiscal plan as National claims $8.5b shortfall. Labour released its fiscal plan promising $2.5b for care workers and tax cuts on KiwiSaver earnings, while National accused it of an $8.5b hole in policy. Originally reported by RNZ.
Labour releases fiscal plan
Labour leader Chris Hipkins announced a $2.5b pay rise for 65,000 care and support workers over four years and re-implementing pay-equity legislation.
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 campaign bus
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 announces list
Te Pāti Māori announced its one-person party list with general secretary Lance Norman as the only extra candidate.
National leader visits temple
National leader Christopher Luxon visited the Takanini Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Sikh Temple, which has hosted several previous prime ministers.
Green Party pledges free transport
The Green Party pledged to make public transport free for eligible groups and cap bus and train fares at $2 for everyone else.
The main idea
Labour released its fiscal plan promising $2.5b for care workers and tax cuts on KiwiSaver earnings, while National accused it of an $8.5b hole in policy.
