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National Party Slams Labour’s Economic Policies Amid Inflation Woes

2/23/2026

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Nicola Willis, the National Party's finance spokesperson, says Labour lacks new policies.
She argues Labour's proposals are insufficient and inflation and interest rates remain concerns.
Willis notes Labour's only tax policy is a revived capital gains tax.
She urges Labour leader Chris Hipkins to address debt management and inflation targets.
The National Party warns a Labour-Greens-Te Pati Maori government could jeopardize economic stability.

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Nicola Willis, the National Party's finance spokesperson, says Labour lacks new policies.
She argues Labour's proposals are insufficient and inflation and interest rates remain concerns.
Willis notes Labour's only tax policy is a revived capital gains tax.
She urges Labour leader Chris Hipkins to address debt management and inflation targets.
The National Party warns a Labour-Greens-Te Pati Maori government could jeopardize economic stability.