The economic credentials of the four biggest parties was on show tonight at the ASB Great Debate in Queenstown. Labour’s Robertson, National’s Willis, Act’s David Seymour and the Greens’ James Shaw argued the relative merits of their respective plans for the economy while trying to dent the credibility of their opponents. The ASB Finance Debate in Queenstown with l-r: David Seymour, leader of Act, Labour's Grant Robertson, Jack Tame, National's Nicola Willis, and the Green's James Shaw. He defended Labour’s spending above and beyond anticipated amounts by saying it was necessary to respond to events like the pandemic, which most political parties supported. "I don’t think it matters," he said when asked if National’s tax package was credible.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 14, 2023 15:26 UTC