Labour's Long Overdue Pivot on Cost of Living Chris Hipkins' admission that his Labour party was slow to address cost of living issues in the wake of Covid 19 serves as a damning indictment of the government's handling of the economy.
The fact that Labour is now scrambling to offer relief measures, including capped public transport costs and free doctor visits, underscores the criticism. The timing of this pivot is opportune for Labour.
With the November 7 election approaching, Hipkins' party is desperate to win back urban, middle income voters who have been disillusioned with their governance.