The National Party has revealed how it will "rebuild the economy" with a 100-point plan, which it says will end the cost-of-living crisis and give Kiwis a reason to stay in Aotearoa.
Leader Christopher Luxon said election 2023 is about the economy and believes National is the only party that has a plan to rebuild.
"Inflation is at 6 percent, the Reserve Bank forecasts the economy is now in recession, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) says next year New Zealand's economy will grow by 1 percent, our current account deficit is the largest in the developed world, and last year 40,000 New Zealanders left the country for good," he said.
National's plan includes 100 actions across six key drivers of growth, Luxon said.
Six key drivers:
- Stopping wasteful spending and getting the books back in order
- Delivering tax relief to encourage hard work and to ease the cost-of-living crisis
- Cutting red tape to make it easier to invest and grow
- Building infrastructure for growth like roads, public transport and renewable energy
- Growing skills and attracting talent to boost productivity
- Strengthening connections to the world by supporting trade and investment.
Luxon said his party's 100-point plan will "deliver the strong economy we need so Kiwis don't have to keep moving overseas to find opportunities to get ahead".
"A strong economy means less inflation, higher incomes and lower mortgage costs. It's how New Zealand can afford to invest in the public services that matter - like health, education and law and order."
