Published 3 hours ago • loading... • Updated 2 hours agoShow Less IconLabour Answers National’s Challenge, Lays Out Fiscal Goals Labour says it will reduce net debt to 20% of GDP and restore the Reserve Bank’s employment mandate as part of its fiscal strategy.Summary by StuffThe Labour Party has laid out its plan to return to surplus, two weeks after National laid down a challenge for them to outline their “fiscal guardrails” ahead of November’s election.Share menu4 Articles4 ArticlesAllLeft2Center1Right1Search IconSort IconScoopLean LeftFactualityOwnershipLabour Will Back Kiwis And Grow The EconomyLabour will return the books to surplus by 2029/30 and reduce net debt over time but we won't do that by cutting the foundations of our economy.2 hours ago·Wellington, New ZealandRead Full ArticleNZ HeraldZBLean RightView articleCaret Right IconReposted by ZBCenterFactualityOwnershipLabour promises surplus in 2029/30, will restore Reserve Bank dual mandateLabour is promising a return to surplus in the 2029/30 financial year while also pledging to restore the Reserve Bank’s dual mandate so employment levels are...3 hours ago·Auckland, New ZealandRead Full ArticleStuffLean LeftFactualityOwnershipLabour answers National’s challenge, lays out fiscal goalsThe Labour Party has laid out its plan to return to surplus, two weeks after National laid down a challenge for them to outline their “fiscal guardrails” ahead of November’s election.3 hours ago·Wellington, New ZealandRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources4Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center1Last Updated53 minutes agoBias Distribution50% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon50% of the sources lean Left50% LeftL 50%C 25%R 25%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageStuff broke the news in Wellington, New Zealand 3 hours ago on Saturday, August 22, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsReserve Bank Plus IconEconomy Plus IconNew Zealand Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsReserve Bank Plus IconEconomy Plus IconNew Zealand Plus IconShow All