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#politics: Seymour Says Economic Growth Key to Tackling Hardship as ACT Leader Weighs In on Crime, Cold Homes and Unemployment
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Waatea News: Māori Radio Station
ACT Party leader David Seymour says New Zealand’s long-term solution to rising hardship is a stronger economy, arguing that cutting regulation and encouraging growth will help families struggling with the rising cost of living.
Speaking with Radio Waatea, Seymour reflected on a range of issues affecting New Zealanders, from violent crime and winter hardship to unemployment and education.
The discussion also covered the latest labour market figures, which showed New Zealand’s unemployment rate has climbed to 5.6 percent, while Māori unemployment has risen to 10.8 percent.
With cost-of-living pressures, rising unemployment and public safety likely to dominate the election campaign, Seymour says New Zealand’s future prosperity depends on creating an economy that generates opportunity for everyone.
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