Jenée TibshraenyWellington Business Editor·NZ Herald·8 Oct, 2026 04:00 AM4 mins to readLabour leader Chris Hipkins campaigning at an Ōtara market. Photo / Jamie EnsorLabour leader Chris Hipkins campaigning at an Ōtara market. Photo / Jamie EnsorLeft-leaning parties are being warned that trying to address the high cost of living by paying those in the public service at least the living wage could end in tears. The Labour Party has clarified that if elected to govern, it would ensure everyone employed in the public service was
Election 2026: Labour’s living wage plan for public service workers could fuel inflation, economist warns
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