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Christopher Luxon hints National will campaign on asset sales in the 2026 election

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The prime minister has ruled out selling off state houses, but said he is open to having a wider conversation with voters, while Labour says it's a "typical right-wing government playbook" move.
Christopher Luxon, the leader of New Zealand's National Party, has hinted that his party might campaign on the issue of asset sales in the 2026 election. During an interview on RNZ's Morning Report, Luxon suggested that while asset sales are not currently on the agenda, they could be considered in the future to address the country's infrastructure needs. He emphasized the importance of having a mature conversation about infrastructure funding, indicating that selling assets could be a way to fund significant infrastructure projects without increasing debt. Luxon's comments come in the context of National's previous history with asset sales, which were a contentious issue in past elections.

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