Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he agrees with “many elements” of the Greens’ budget, which includes many new taxes, major spending, and a near doubling of net Crown debt, but refused to say which parts he supports.

FACTS

  • Although the Greens say their plan helps most workers, average nurses would face reduced take-home pay 
  • Finance Minister Nicola Willis called the Greens’ plan “a Soviet manifesto” and mocked Labour’s reluctance to reject it
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he agrees with “many elements” of the Greens’ budget, which includes many new taxes, major spending, and a near doubling of net Crown debt, but refused to say which parts he supports.
"...we need to make regulating less rewarding for politicians...”
“It’s a careful, controlled debate where ideas should be debated. No one should be intimidated.”
However, the court continues to block disclosure of the material in question. 
IAN WISHART: Science Minister Reti, NIWA needs an intervention

Christchurch’s rain “records” are wrong. NIWA’s missing data and false claims are fuelling climate hysteria. Centrist reveals historic deluges that dwarf today’s storms, and why Science Minister Shane Reti must intervene before the damage becomes policy.

IAN WISHART: Science Minister Reti, NIWA needs an intervention

Christchurch’s rain “records” are wrong. NIWA’s missing data and false claims are fuelling climate hysteria. Centrist reveals historic deluges that dwarf today’s storms, and why Science Minister Shane Reti must intervene before the damage becomes policy.