Fixing the basics, sticking with Luxon: the National Party’s 2026 plan

Fixing the basics, sticking with Luxon: the National Party’s 2026 plan

Against a backdrop of ramped-up coup rumours, the National Party took its first step onto the 2026 campaign trail with a promised increase to KiwiSaver contributions, and a backing of its leader. “Fixing the basics, building the future”: get used to that phrase, because it may just be the new “back on track”. With not much to show from New Zealand’s year of growth, plus poor polls making any hopes of ditching its warring coalition partners to go…