ACT Thinks Booze Will Fix the Economy
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?
As hardship grows across New Zealand, ACT’s push to make alcohol easier to access raises a serious question — is this economic policy, or political distraction?

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ACT’s alcohol law changes raise serious questions as New Zealand faces rising costs, unemployment and growing hardship.
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