National and Labour Clash on Business Policy | Auckland News

National’s new economic plan aims to rebound from a rough week, with leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis unveiling it at 10 AM — but it’s smaller than their earlier KiwiSaver overhaul. Meanwhile, Labour is pushing back with business-friendly moves: directing 15% of government contracts to small firms, breaking up big contracts, and streamlining agency info sharing. Tensions simmer after Luxon’s controversial remarks about businesses, which he later apologized for, admitting he didn’t grasp the real struggles small business owners face. Labour also wants Inland Revenue to simplify tax rules and requires ministers to assess policy impacts on small biz before approval. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fc4ccd5bdf5474a