New Zealand Prime Minister jacindaardern has unveiled a number of proposed changes ahead of the October 17 election as she carries out a regional campaign blitz.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has unveiled a number of proposed changes ahead of the October 17 election as she carries out a regional campaign blitz. Ms Ardern announced she would introduce an additional national holiday by declaring the traditional Maori New Year – Matariki – a public holiday, as well as raise taxes for higher income earners.
She also revealed Labour would commit to a 100 per cent renewable electricity generation by 2030, five years earlier than planned. The National Party criticised the plan, saying it would increase power prices and reduce reliability. The Prime Minister admitted she was not well received by everyone she met along the campaign trail but brushed it off saying that was all part of democracy.
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