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New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

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Labour tax plan won’t make it harder for young farmers to buy land, Hipkins says
Any capital gains or wealth tax Labour proposes before the 2026 election will be designed to avoid making it harder for the next generation of farmers to buy productive land
15th Aug 25, 9:44am
by Dan Brunskill
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Any capital gains or wealth tax Labour proposes before the 2026 election will be designed to avoid making it harder for the next generation of farmers to buy productive land
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Council rates will continue to increase, but pace of increase should slow
Council rates will continue to increase over the next few years - but not as rapidly, ANZ economists say
25th Jul 25, 10:16am
by Mandy Te
6
Council rates will continue to increase over the next few years - but not as rapidly, ANZ economists say
National's Nicola Willis waves to supporters at a campaign launch in Auckland
Microscopic mini-budget sheds minimal light
Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants Treasury to report fiscal risks more clearly
20th Dec 23, 6:15pm
by Dan Brunskill
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants Treasury to report fiscal risks more clearly
'Fiscal stimulus should start with middle class tax relief'
New Zealand Taxpayers' Union economist Joe Ascroft says substantially cutting the 30% tax rate on income earned over $48,000 would send a strong message
17th Oct 19, 10:54am
by Guest
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New Zealand Taxpayers' Union economist Joe Ascroft says substantially cutting the 30% tax rate on income earned over $48,000 would send a strong message