If the theme of 2024 was ‘cutting back’, then 2025 is all about ‘growth’.

The word appears 31 times in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation speech – and for good reason.

 Luxon said it’s the “key to brighter days ahead” after experiencing the “biggest recession since the early 1990s.”

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been handed a revised Economic Growth portfolio as part of that planning, working on things like driving up tourism numbers, and international investment.

This week on The Front Page, we’ll be unpacking some of the Government’s plans for the economy, how they’ll work, and if they are right for New Zealand.

Later on, we’ll get some insight into how and whether New Zealand can actually stimulate growth from independent economist Cameron Bagrie.

First up today though, NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is with to explain why growth is the topic of conversation.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

If the theme of 2024 was &lsquo;cutting back&rsquo;, then 2025 is all about &lsquo;growth&rsquo;.
The word appears 31 times in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon&rsquo;s State of the Nation speech &ndash; and for good reason.
&nbsp;Luxon said it&rsquo;s the &ldquo;key to brighter days ahead&rdquo; after experiencing the &ldquo;biggest recession since the early 1990s.&rdquo;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been handed a revised Economic Growth portfolio as part of that planning, working on things like driving up tourism numbers, and international investment.
This week on The Front Page, we&rsquo;ll be unpacking some of the Government&rsquo;s plans for the economy, how they&rsquo;ll work, and if they are right for New Zealand.
Later on, we&rsquo;ll get some insight into how and whether New Zealand can actually stimulate growth from independent economist Cameron Bagrie.
First up today though, NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is with to explain why growth is the topic of conversation.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Why economic growth has become the Government's focus

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