At the start of this month, there was good news for parents as new financial benefits kicked in for them.

At the same time, several wide-reaching existing policies to offset the cost of living ended, leading to yet another financial shock.
 
With three months to go until the election, the focus for many is now turning to what the parties vying for our votes have to offer – and if there’ll be any financial relief before we cast our ballots.
 
On The Front Page, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joins us to discuss what we can expect from our politicians amid these tough economic times.

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