Economy
Cut remaining tariffs on imports Strengthen bonds with the US
Increase the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour and ensure it cannot fall below 66% of the average wage The Green Party will support NZ businesses by committing to Government procurement of local goods and services wherever we can A greater commitment to proactive job creation, including more public sector support for self-employment, small businesses, co-operative and community-owned enterprises, and for employment resource centres and agencies that train and support people going into business Insist on country of origin labelling so people who wish to can support local producers
Labour will work with exporters to lift exports to 40 per cent of GDP by 2020 and to 50 per cent by 2030 Labour will guarantee annual adjustments to the minimum wage during the next term of government, so that the minimum wage at least keeps pace with increases in the average wage or the consumer price index, whichever is the greater
Peg back forecast deficits No cuts to public services and no extra borrowing to fund tax cuts Set the minimum contribution for employees in KiwiSaver at 2% of gross salary and require employers to contribute 2%. Allow both to contribute more if they choose Invest $8.6 billion in new capital projects over six years. Projects include: an ultrafast broadband network, new roading and transport initiatives, a new prison, and a 21st century school building programme Cap the number of bureaucrats in our first term. Focus spending on frontline services
Promote a balanced and flexible monetary policy of lower exchange and interest rates conducive to real export and employment growth Aim to treble exports, in real terms, by 2020 and will set goals to reach that target commencing with a major Campaign for Exports in 2006 Implement tax abatement and concession policies including a 20% tax rate on 'new export' net income Ensure that the government has first right of refusal on the resale of any former state assets, in particular infrastructure assets
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