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National Party’s Tax Pledge Explained | Auckland News
The National Party is making “no new taxes” their election centerpiece, boldly pledging to avoid any fresh levies if re-elected. They’ve already killed two proposed taxes — a bank tax and an accommodation levy on short-term rentals — arguing the latter would unfairly penalize travelers. While they’re tight-lipped on fuel excise, they’re contrasting themselves with rivals who may raise other taxes, like capital gains. Leader Christopher Luxon calls tax policy a “defining theme,” tying it to their broader promise of economic growth, job creation, and putting more money in people’s pockets…
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