One of Labour's big election promises is to take the 15 percent GST off fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables from April 2024, if re-elected. Here's what it would cover.

I think this is an excellent policy, and a long time coming. This is done overseas with good effect. While I don’t think it’s a magic bullet, it is definitely a step in the right direction.

  • @DaveMA
    1•11 months ago

    You make a lot of good points.

    I think Labour should be braver, but I understand they feel they are losing their chances of winning the election and thus are playing it safe.

    This is likely a big part. If they were clearly losing we would probably see more impactful policies. Since they have had two terms and know that’s about when parties get voted out, yet they are still neck and neck with a right wing coalition, their best chance of winning is likely to make small adjustments that should be universally popular to gain a small amount in the polls, rather than going all out and risking a big drop in popularity.

    • @RangelusOP
      3•11 months ago

      I agree completely with your assessment.

      My biggest complaint with NZ Politics is it seems people vote in the opposition just cause, rather than because they have good policies.