Yet he was unable to offer any alternative policy ideas of his own to highlight how Labour would address the issue if it was in power currently. Asked by the Herald what actions should be taken to help households, Hipkins responded, “the Government needs to come up with a plan”. The Labour leader said the onus was on the Government to offer ideas. Photo / Michael CraigAsked again to provide an alternative or any ideas, Hipkins said: “We will have plenty of ideas and we will be talking about them on the election campaign. “The onus rests on the current Government.”Generally, Hipkins said his principle for support was that it should help anyone on a low, fixed income.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 23, 2026 06:52 UTC