Labour and National are facing scrutiny as they promote their respective tax policies ahead of the election.

Both parties will also have the additional challenge of getting New Zealand back to budget surplus by 2027.

BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains why both parties should release a pre-Christmas budget ahead of the election.

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Labour and National are facing scrutiny as they promote their respective tax policies ahead of the election.
Both parties will also have the additional challenge of getting New Zealand back to budget surplus by 2027.
BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains why both parties should release a pre-Christmas budget ahead of the election.
LISTEN ABOVE

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