Politicians are travelling the length and breadth of the country making big spending promises - but when will the public know if it all stacks up?
The Covid-19 response has already cost the country billions of dollars, but political parties are still announcing policies with a hefty price tags.
Labour's accusing National of gearing up to slash public services in pursuit of its debt target, with National hitting back at the vast amounts of money being borrowed and spent by its opponent.
RNZ political editor, Jane Patterson, filed this report.
