Vote 2017: The Big Issues - watch a rundown of the parties' economy policies

The New Zealand economy is another fighting ground in the lead up to this year's elections.

With rival parties trying to lure voters with the promises of lower taxes, higher minimum wages or lower first-home deposit requirements it's hard to clearly differentiate what is policy and what is blatant vote-buying.

NZ Herald deputy political editor Claire Trevett walks us through where the different parties stand on these matters.

For more information watch the video above.