Labour unveiled their first major policy a year out from the 2026 election, and it's prompted mixed reactions from experts.

Some have lambasted the proposed New Zealand Future Fund for being light on details, and Labour has yet to confirm which public assets will be managed by this fund.

BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie offered his take on the proposed idea.

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Labour unveiled their first major policy a year out from the 2026 election, and it's prompted mixed reactions from experts.
Some have lambasted the proposed New Zealand Future Fund for being light on details, and Labour has yet to confirm which public assets will be managed by this fund.
BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie offered his take on the proposed idea.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the reactions to Labour's new Future Fund

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