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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged the challenging recovery, framing it as a consequence of the COVID-19 disaster. The pandemic's impact on tourism and migration—two vital sectors—has slowed economic revitalization, prompting the government to focus on economic growth as a pathway to improving citizens' financial wellbeing. However, critics question the effectiveness and fairness of these policies, especially considering the resulting socio-economic disparities.