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National and Labour Clash on Business Policy | Auckland News
National’s new economic plan aims to rebound from a rough week, with leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis unveiling it at 10 AM — but it’s smaller than their earlier KiwiSaver overhaul. Meanwhile, Labour is pushing back with business-friendly moves: directing 15% of government contracts to small firms, breaking up big contracts, and streamlining agency info sharing. Tensions simmer after Luxon’s controversial remarks about businesses, which he later apologized for, admitting he didn’t grasp the real struggles small business owners face. Labour also wants Inland…
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