Labour unveils Future Fund as first major election policy

Monday 20 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 2:58pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Barbara Edmonds

The Labour Party has announced a 'Future Fund' intended to invest in New Zealand businesses and infrastructure. Announced by Chris Hipkins in Auckland, the proposal aims to create jobs and keep wealth within the country, though specific costings and asset details were not provided.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 20 Oct 2025, 1:19pm

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2. 1NewsMon 20 Oct 2025, 1:27pm

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3. StuffMon 20 Oct 2025, 1:30pm

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4. The Press via The PostMon 20 Oct 2025, 1:30pm

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5. Otago Daily TimesMon 20 Oct 2025, 1:57pm

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6. RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 2:58pm

   Labour announces 'Future Fund' as first key election policy (opens in new tab)