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Tax Wars: Labour vs National | Wellington News
The election’s fiscal showdown heats up as National’s Nicola Willis and Labour’s Grant Robertson clash over tax plans, revenue targets, and who truly benefits. Willis warns Labour’s push for 33% GDP revenue means higher taxes for all, contrasting with National’s goal of 30%. Robertson counters by proposing scrapping a tax credit to fund a new small business boost — calling it smarter than Labour’s current “Investment Boost.” The debate also rages over pay equity: Willis defends National’s cuts, arguing taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize private sector settlements, while Labour insists their plan…
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