How would Labour balance the books?

What’s the Opposition’s plan for our financial future? After our recent conversation with Nicola Willis, we’re talking to Labour's Finance Spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, about the policies that impact your pay packet and your opportunities.

Barbara talks about the challenges facing NZ households, the future of KiwiSaver, and what her economic plan would prioritise. Hear her concerns about replenishing the brain drain and our reliance on property as the path to wealth—and her optimism on the Māori economy, retail investing, and the opportunities AI presents for Aotearoa.

Barbara explains why she considers current cuts "blunt and cruel" and sees crypto as a serious consideration for lawmakers.

Plus, the mum-of-eight reveals how her own life experiences inform her policy.

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