Labour has accused the National Party of celebrating the Office of the Chief Statistician's (OCR) economic reports, which it claims show a sluggish economy. The Labour Party criticized the National Party's stance during a recent press conference, arguing that the OCR data reflects a lack of growth and weak economic performance. Labour spokespersons stated that National's celebration of the OCR findings is misleading and fails to address the real challenges facing New Zealand's economy. The OCR's latest report, released last week, showed slower-than-expected GDP growth and rising unemployment rates. Labour has called for a more transparent and honest discussion about the country's economic situation. The National Party has not yet responded to Labour's accusations, but sources indicate internal discussions are ongoing. This disagreement highlights the growing political tension over economic policy in New Zealand.