It’s a ‘cost of living crisis’ not a ‘spending on living crisis’. Throwing more and more money at a black-hole for kiwis to spend is akin to the famous saying:“…it’s like standing in a bucket and trying to pull yourself up by the handle.”Winston Peters If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options. If you enjoyed this article please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article. Related The BFD Staff A contribution from The BFD staff. More by The BFD Staff