During the election campaign, the National Party vowed it would tackle the cost of living crisis.

Well, having won the election, they now have to deliver on that pledge. They have inherited an economy that is in rough shape but slowly on the mend, so how big of a task lies ahead for them? 

And what does this crisis actually mean for those worst affected by it? 
 
Later, we’ll be joined by the New Zealand Food Network CEO Gavin Findlay to discuss how much families are struggling. 

On The Front Page today, NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenée Tibshraeny explains the state of the economy. New Zealand Food Network CEO Gavin Findlay to discuss how much families are struggling. 

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