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National and the Brutal Cost Of Living Crisis They Missed

National and the Brutal Cost Of Living Crisis They Missed

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief · rova

January 15, 202613m 20s

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Show Notes

Why does the cost of living still feel out of control for so many Kiwis? And why is National struggling to convince voters they understand the pressure at the kitchen table?


In this episode, Duncan Garner digs into why the government’s cost of living response has failed to land, despite repeated promises. From power prices and rates to food bills and fixed incomes, Duncan argues the real economy isn’t measured in GDP figures, but in whether households can actually pay their bills.


At the centre of the episode is an email from Tony, a 77-year-old from Dunedin, whose story captures what many older New Zealanders are facing. Rising rates, soaring power bills, shrinking savings, and no meaningful relief in sight. It’s a warning for Christopher Luxon, and for Labour too. Ignore the home economy at your peril.

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