Economy
What this covers
Encompasses fiscal policy, tax settings, cost of living pressures, employment, business regulation, infrastructure investment, and economic growth strategies.
Parties prioritising Economy
Parties that list this as one of their key policy areas. Tap a party to see its full profile.
Where each party stands on Economy
Current stated policy, from each party’s own site. 2023 manifesto positions are being sourced.
Each position is summarised neutrally from the party’s own official policy and checked by an editor before publishing — never paraphrased without the source linked. Arapono is non-partisan.
What’s been legislated this term
On economy, this Parliament has 37 bills passed into law and 12 more in progress. The record beside the promises.
Source: NZ Parliament — Bills, as at 24 June 2026.
Topic framing is editorial. Party positions reflect each party's most recent published policy — not their stance at a past election — sourced from official party material.
Coverage at a glance
Which party holds a published position on which topic.
| Party | Economy | Housing | Health | Education | Climate | Environment | Crime & Justice | Treaty & Māori Affairs | Immigration | Foreign Policy |
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