Source: Radio New Zealand
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is responding to the Prime Minister’s State of the Nation address.
Christopher Luxon has delivered his first speech of the year, to the Auckland Business Chamber.
Luxon launched a defence of his government’s progress and reform programme, and promised there would be no deviation from its plan should it win a second term.
The Labour leader responds to Luxon’s State of the Nation speech. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
He said National would continue with its savings programme at this year’s Budget, and that there would be no “extravagant” election promises from National this election, saying any party that wanted to increase spending would need to increase borrowing or taxes.
Hipkins is expected to speak at about 3pm.
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