Full video: Luxon makes policy announcement in Auckland

The New Zealand National Party has unveiled a 100-day plan focused on economic and social policy reforms if re-elected. Key proposals include extending paid parental leave, adjusting student loan repayments, and launching a trade mission to India.
Why it matters
The plan outlines the legislative priorities for a major political party, signaling potential shifts in national economic and social governance.
<p>The National Party has released its 100-day plan, setting out the first actions it would take if re-elected.</p> <p>The 26-point plan, compiling various announcements from the campaign, includes a commitment to introduce legislation to extend paid parental leave, update consent laws, and get the Commerce Commission to investigate the Foodstuffs split.</p> <p>Other actions were already in-train, or required by a government, such as releasing a Budget Policy Statement.</p> <p>It also contains a pledge to launch a trade mission to India, following the free trade agreement entering into force earlier this month.</p> <p>Unveiling the plan at a rally in Browns Bay in Auckland, National leader Christopher Luxon said the election would be tight.</p> <p>"Turning around Labour's mess was never going to be a three-year job and National needs more time to finish it.
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