#Clip: Barbara Edmonds: Inflation Is Back — Why Are Kiwis Getting Poorer?

Labour Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds joins The Bradbury Group to discuss New Zealand’s latest inflation figures, the cost of living crisis, rising poverty, unemployment, OCR forecasts, and what Labour says it would do differently.

With inflation climbing to 4.1%, unemployment remaining high, and more working families relying on food banks, Barbara Edmonds explains why she believes the Government has failed to deliver on its economic promises.

This interview covers:

📈 Inflation rises to 4.1%
💰 Cost of living crisis
🏠 Housing costs
📉 OCR and interest rates
👨‍👩‍👧 Child poverty
🥫 Food insecurity
💼 Wage growth
🚌 Public transport affordability
🗳️ Election 2026
🇳🇿 New Zealand economy

Barbara Edmonds outlines Labour’s response to inflation, discusses economic policy, and explains why she believes New Zealanders deserve a clearer plan for growth and affordability.