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Labour Unveils $200M Future Fund Amid Criticism

10/20/2025

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins announced the Future Fund to reinvest dividends from state-owned assets into New Zealand businesses, with a $200 million Crown contribution.
The policy aims to create secure jobs and retain talent, contrasting with reliance on overseas investment.
Critics, including New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, say the plan lacks originality and detail.
Labour has not specified which assets will be included, citing market sensitivities.

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins announced the Future Fund to reinvest dividends from state-owned assets into New Zealand businesses, with a $200 million Crown contribution.
The policy aims to create secure jobs and retain talent, contrasting with reliance on overseas investment.
Critics, including New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, say the plan lacks originality and detail.
Labour has not specified which assets will be included, citing market sensitivities.