Can Chris Hipkins Balance the Books? Willie Jackson Demands More Spending

Can Chris Hipkins Balance the Books? Willie Jackson Demands More Spending

September 1, 2026 · 16 min

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The episode discusses Labour's financial challenges and Willie Jackson's criticism of Chris Hipkins' spending approach ahead of the election.

Labour has a massive problem 10 weeks out from the election. Between ditching fuel tax increases, entertaining pay equity claims, and relying on capital gains tax that will not bring in revenue for years, their numbers just do not add up. We look at how Willie Jackson is pouring fuel on the fire by telling unions Labour was too conservative on spending, completely torpedoing Chris Hipkins' message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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