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KiwiSaver vs Wealth tax - the new political divide

One major theme has emerged for this year’s election... money.

Two parties at the weekend launched ideas to get the country’s finances in order and future-proof our economy for generations to come.

National held its annual party conference in high spirits, despite a polling support slide since the last election. They announced policy that would make KiwiSaver compulsory, raise minimum contributions, and require employers pay for staff over 65.

On the other hand, the Greens are focusing on taxing the rich, imposing a levy on the four big banks, and taxing offshore profits earned by…

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