Under Labour’s watch more than 42,000 Kiwis have left
New Zealand in the last year, National’s Finance
spokesperson Nicola Willis says.
“New Zealanders are
going backwards under Labour with the cost-of-living crisis,
rising crime, declining health services and educational
achievement.
“According to Statistics New Zealand
over half the departures were to Australia – with its
lower inflation and lower interest rates.
“Kiwis
aren’t just voting at the ballot box, they’re voting
with their feet. And while New Zealanders are fleeing high
taxes, a weak economy, and decaying public services, Labour
continue to blame everything on global
factors.
“It’s only with a strong economy that we
can deliver the opportunities that allow everyone to get
ahead. That’s why National will rebuild the economy so New
Zealanders and their families can build a life here rather
than in Brisbane and Sydney.
“After six years of
more taxes, more spending, and more debt, New Zealand needs
a real economic plan. Only National has the plan to deliver
world-class infrastructure, reduce the red-tape that’s
suffocating business, and deliver tax relief – so Kiwis
keep more of what they earn.
“This election is going
to be close and critical for the future of New Zealand. New
Zealand can’t afford another three years of Labour, the
Greens and Te Pati Māori.
“The only way to
guarantee change is to vote National. A National government
will rebuild the economy to reduce the cost of living, lift
incomes and deliver better public services for all New
Zealanders.
“People with family and friends who have
left should encourage them to vote for change in this
election so, one day, they can come home
again.”
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