Viet Nam’s economy has grown fast over 25 years. Last year we signed a deal to help our exporters make the most of the economic opportunity Viet Nam presents. Today, I welcomed General Secretary and President To Lam to New Zealand as we signed more agreements to work closer together.

It is clear from various media reports and conversations there is increased speculation about my leadership.   It is my firm belief that division and disunity are a major distraction only 90 days out from the election. I also believe this distraction is unfair to the New Zealand people, and dedicated National Party candidates, supporters and volunteers, when there is so much at stake.   For these reasons, this issue needs to be resolved quickly, and I am calling an urgent in-person Caucus meeting tomorrow at 9:30am in Wellington to resolve the issue.

$9 billion a year. That's what your taxes pay just to service Labour's debt. A re-elected National Government will get back to surplus, bend debt down, and keep taxes low. The recovery is underway. Don't let Labour, the Greens, Te Pati Māori and TOP put it all at risk.

National’s Budget Responsibility Rules will protect the economy so that New Zealanders can have more opportunities, higher wages and quality public services. https://t.co/PlI1Dy3tPv

Right now, your tax dollars are paying more than $9 billion a year just servicing the debt Labour left behind. That’s roughly what we spend on Defence, Police, Corrections and Customs every year combined. Since coming into Government, National has demonstrated the responsible economic and fiscal management needed to turn the economy around.    In a more volatile world, credible and consistent fiscal policy matters now more than ever. That’s why a re-elected National Government will commit to three Budget Responsibility Rules: ✅ Return to surplus in 2028/29 – and stay there ✅ Bend debt down b…