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Former Finance Minister says Kiwis aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 7:56am
Steven Joyce is retiring from parliament after 10 years as a politician. (Photo / File)
Steven Joyce is retiring from parliament after 10 years as a politician. (Photo / File)

Former Finance Minister says Kiwis aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 7:56am

A former Finance Minister says many people aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers. 

The Prime Minister is giving his State of the Nation speech at the International Convention Centre in Auckland this afternoon. 

Newstalk ZB understands Chris Luxon will try to draw attention away from turbulent affairs overseas - and back to the Government's successes at home. 

But Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking that it's important for Luxon to level with the public. 

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