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The major parties' tax promises are more about ideology and psychology than equity or fairness for New Zealanders

Written by Jonathan Barrett, Senior Lecturer in Taxation, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

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The conservative tax policies proposed by Labour and National ahead of next month’s election are hard to distinguish in substance, with each party offering no more than a gesture towards income tax equity.

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The major parties' tax promises are more about ideology and psychology than equity or fairness for New Zealanders

The shout is fading as Aussies hit their spending limits

Fertiliser costs are soaring amid war in the Middle East. Will your grocery bill follow?

Andrew Leigh maps the drivers of history’s big breakthroughs — and why they still matter

NZ’s rising house insurance premiums warn of a system under strain

How Australia and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas, where cows make the only ‘milk’

Australian economy picks up speed, but managing inflation and rates is getting harder

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Avoiding a gas shortage is one thing, but what's needed is action on prices

The government could be boosting the budget bottom line with a change to how it taxes gas

The RBA has lost some patience on rates, but it isn't rushing to push them up: here's why

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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