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Labour's fiscal plan sparks National backlash
Labour's fiscal plan faces National's $8.5b hole accusation.
In brief
Labour's fiscal plan faces National's $8.5b hole accusation. National claims Labour's fiscal plan has an $8.5b shortfall, risking increased borrowing and taxes. Originally reported by RNZ.
Labour releases fiscal plan
Labour released its long-awaited fiscal plan on Sunday, promising a pay rise for 65,000 care and support workers costing $2.5b over four years.
National claims $8.5b hole
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 his party 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.
Green Party pledges free transport
The Green Party pledged to make public transport free for eligible groups like children, students, apprentices, and community services cardholders.
National's campaign activities
National leader Christopher Luxon visited the Takanini Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Sikh Temple, while National's Mt Roskill MP Carlos Cheung had billboards burnt down overnight.
What it means
National claims Labour's fiscal plan has an $8.5b shortfall, risking increased borrowing and taxes.
