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Friday, September 25, 2026
Volume 17 . Issue 38
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says economic growth remains the “unfinished agenda” for his government and would be the National Party’s key priority if re-elected on 7 November.
The Prime Minister made the comments when The Indian News spoke to him on Monday, 28 September, at the opening of a new distribution facility operated by Glowbal NZ Ltd in Māngere, Auckland.
New Zealand-owned Glowbal NZ Ltd is a trade supplier specialising in HVAC and refrigeration systems, refrigerants, and sustainable LED and solar lighting products.
Speaking after the warehouse facility was officially opened, Luxon highlighted the contribution of local businesses to the economy, particularly through investment, growth and employment.
Asked what his top priority would be if National returned to government, Luxon responded with a single phrase: faster economic growth.
He said New Zealand needs to grow faster to keep pace with larger economies, including Australia, Singapore, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan. He argued that the focus should be on expanding the overall economic “pie” rather than simply redistributing existing resources.
Asked what single commitment voters should hold his government accountable for, Luxon again pointed to economic growth, saying the government’s objective is to return the country’s books to surplus in 2028/29. Treasury’s Budget 2026 forecasts also project a return to surplus in 2028/29.
Luxon said National’s approach is centred on growing the economy, creating jobs and lifting wages while maintaining fiscal discipline. National’s current election platform lists economic
growth and returning the books to surplus among its key commitments.
On taxation, Luxon reiterated National’s commitment to introduce no new taxes if re-elected.
National has said that Labour and its prospective coalition partners have at least nine new taxes on the table. That figure and the characterisation of the alternative tax policies are
National’s campaign claims.
With the election campaign now officially underway, economic growth, taxation and the government’s fiscal targets are emerging as central themes in National’s election pitch.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says economic growth remains the “unfinished agenda” for his government and would be the National Party’s key priority if re-elected on 7 November.The Prime Minister made the comments when The Indian News spoke to him on Monday, 28 September, at the opening of a new...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says economic growth remains the “unfinished agenda” for his government and would be the National Party’s key priority if re-elected on 7 November.
The Prime Minister made the comments when The Indian News spoke to him on Monday, 28 September, at the opening of a new distribution facility operated by Glowbal NZ Ltd in Māngere, Auckland.
New Zealand-owned Glowbal NZ Ltd is a trade supplier specialising in HVAC and refrigeration systems, refrigerants, and sustainable LED and solar lighting products.
Speaking after the warehouse facility was officially opened, Luxon highlighted the contribution of local businesses to the economy, particularly through investment, growth and employment.
Asked what his top priority would be if National returned to government, Luxon responded with a single phrase: faster economic growth.
He said New Zealand needs to grow faster to keep pace with larger economies, including Australia, Singapore, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan. He argued that the focus should be on expanding the overall economic “pie” rather than simply redistributing existing resources.
Asked what single commitment voters should hold his government accountable for, Luxon again pointed to economic growth, saying the government’s objective is to return the country’s books to surplus in 2028/29. Treasury’s Budget 2026 forecasts also project a return to surplus in 2028/29.
Luxon said National’s approach is centred on growing the economy, creating jobs and lifting wages while maintaining fiscal discipline. National’s current election platform lists economic
growth and returning the books to surplus among its key commitments.
On taxation, Luxon reiterated National’s commitment to introduce no new taxes if re-elected.
National has said that Labour and its prospective coalition partners have at least nine new taxes on the table. That figure and the characterisation of the alternative tax policies are
National’s campaign claims.
With the election campaign now officially underway, economic growth, taxation and the government’s fiscal targets are emerging as central themes in National’s election pitch.
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