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NZ’s housing market drives inequality – why not just tax houses like any other income?

Written by Susan St John, Honorary Associate Professor, Economic Policy Centre, Auckland Business School, University of Auckland

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The Green Party made waves recently when it proposed to tax net wealth over NZ$2 million for individuals and $4 million for couples. As part of a broad range of actions, the policy aims to “end poverty”.

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NZ’s housing market drives inequality – why not just tax houses like any other income?

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

A new company tax mix has been proposed. We need to be careful how we assess it

Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?

After the Market’s Rollercoaster Year, It’s Time to Bring Back “Boring” Stock’s

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Apptio Rolls Out FinOps Suite to Boost Financial Visibility and Cloud Efficiency for Australian Organisations

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Trend Micro Predicts Emergence of Deepfake-Powered Malicious Digital Twins

Mortgages Vs. Equity: Quick Guide To Understanding The Difference

Here's what happens to workers when coal-fired power plants close. It isn't good

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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