Whoever forms the next Government is going to get lucky with the economy – Liam Dann

Opinion byBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·10 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM6 mins to readLiam Dann, Business Editor at Large for New Zealand’s Herald, works as a writer, columnist, radio commentator and as a presenter and producer of videos and podcasts.‌Chris Hipkins or Christopher Luxon ... Whoever forms the next Government is likely to get better economic conditions. Photo / NZMEIt is now just 28 days until New Zealanders wake up and say: “Ugh, now what?”The polls tell us that this election will be close, which means we’re highly unlikely to get an outright result on the night. Despite what politicians say, especially when it