National releases 100-day plan for potential second term

The National Party has unveiled a 26-point 100-day plan detailing its first actions if re-elected. Unveiling the plan at a rally in Browns Bay, Auckland, leader Christopher Luxon stated, "Turning around Labour’s mess was never going to be a three-year job and National needs more time to finish it".

National's priorities include extending paid parental leave to 27 weeks by July 2027, updating consent laws, and directing the Commerce Commission to investigate the Foodstuffs split. Other proposed measures involve lifting the First Home Loan income cap to $300,000 and reducing student loan repayments to 10 cents in the dollar.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has promised that a Labour-led government would be formed by Christmas. If elected, Hipkins said the party would focus on healthcare and the cost of living, including a three-year fuel tax freeze and a new 'Medicard' providing three free GP visits and free prescriptions annually.

The two leaders differ on the timing of coalition negotiations. While Hipkins has committed to forming a government before Christmas, Luxon has said negotiations will take as long as necessary.

Where reports differ

• Hipkins has committed to forming a government by Christmas, whereas Luxon stated negotiations will run as long as they need to.

Compiled from reports by 1News, NZ Herald, RNZ, Otago Daily Times, Stuff and The Post.