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Te Pāti Māori’s Bold 20% Tax Plan | Wellington News
Te Pāti Māori’s bold new tax plan proposes a flat 20% rate for all earners, aiming to simplify the system and boost lower and middle incomes by eliminating complex brackets. While supporters hail it as a fairer, more transparent approach, critics worry about revenue loss—especially from top earners—and question how the party will offset potential shortfalls. With plans to tackle tax evasion and possibly introduce new levies on wealth or luxuries, this radical shift could reshape New Zealand’s fiscal future and reignite debates over fairness versus economic growth. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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