Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's 'parent-child mentality' description of NZ businesses 'valid' in some cases - Seymour

Act Party leader David Seymour has stated that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's characterization of a 'parent-child mentality' among some New Zealand businesses is valid in certain cases. The remarks follow debate over the state of the domestic economy.

In response to the comments, the Labour Party criticized the prime minister, accusing him of being out of touch. Labour asserted that instead of owning up to a weak economy, the prime minister is effectively telling struggling business owners to grow up.