Economic worries putting pressure on National as parties lay groundwork for next election
Cost of living and the economy remains top of the agenda for National.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s already touting his leadership as one that’s a “clear choice” for New Zealanders at next year’s election, saying the government “inherited a mess and sorting it out”.
However, commentators have been quick to out the issues facing National ahead of the campaign – writing that Luxon is “getting worried” and that National is in a “mess”.
So, as the battle lines start getting drawn in the Beehive, what’s ahead of…
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