It has been reported that Simon Bridges has lost
the National Party leadership vote to Todd Muller.
Auckland Central MP, Nikki Kaye, as been elected as his
deputy.
New separate news, NZ Finance
Minister Grant Robertson has
said:
They are considering
'helicopter money' but not to a level where they have
details on how it will
work.
'Helicopter money' is where
the Government or Reserve Bank make direct payments to
individuals. These individuals are then expected to spend
this money, thus stimulating economic
activity.
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