New Zealand’s main opposition National Party launched its bid to unseat the Labour government with a pledge to reduce inflation and boost the economy if it wins the October election. National leader Christopher Luxon made the commitment as the party officially began its campaign Sunday in Auckland. It was one of eight promises on a pledge card he said he would personally guarantee if he becomes prime minister. “With rampant inflation, record food prices, huge increases in interest rates, high taxes and a shrinking economy, most of us are going backwards,” Luxon told party faithful. “New Zealand should be a country ... (full story)