The Government has announced a raft of tax policies designed to address the cost of living crisis ahead of the election.

Hipkins has announced a boost to the In-Work Tax Credit, which will benefit about 160,000 families.

The GST on fruit and vegetables will be scrapped, a cut to take effect come April 2024.

NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says there's room for other parties to introduce more optimistic, pro-business policies ahead of the election.

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