Framed around recovery

NEW Zealand First released 40 pages of policy yesterday afternoon.

Until now, the party has released little in the way of policies.

Its policy statement is framed around the Covid19 recovery and outlines its view on the state of the economy, the public service, immigration and tax.

NZ First does not appear to have notified the media ahead of the policy release.

A news item on its website says: ‘‘New Zealand, like all other countries, faces enormous challenges to recover, rebuild and move forward.

‘‘New Zealanders have shown they have one of the most critical attributes to achieve that . . . but social cohesion should not be taken for granted.

‘‘The present unity will be seriously challenged as we face economic stress possibly over a prolonged period.

‘‘The 2020 election should be an ‘eyes wide open’ honest look at the state of New Zealand’s economy and society.’’ — RNZ