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Greens Push Wealth Tax for Fairer Future | Auckland News
The Green Party’s latest platform sparks fierce debate, centering on bold tax reforms aimed at the wealthy to fund universal healthcare, education, and climate action. With a proposed tax-free threshold for incomes under $10,000 and steep new rates for earners over $160,000, supporters argue it’s the fairest way to rebuild public services. Even some affluent listeners admit they’d pay more for better outcomes. But the government pushes back, warning wealth taxes could trigger capital flight, as Treasury data suggests. The Prime Minister makes clear: this isn’t the path New Zealand will take…
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