Politics

Labour rejects Opportunity Party’s land tax proposal

Labour says it will not support the Opportunity Party's proposed land tax ahead of the election.

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Labour has ruled out backing the Opportunity Party's land tax policy. The Opportunity Party's largest donor, a senior adviser to the party, believes political donation limits should be capped at $30,000. Labour has been less clear about its position on other spending commitments.

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Newstalk ZB

'Not going to happen': Barbara Edmonds says Labour won't support Opportunity's land tax

Barbara Edmonds says Labour will not support the Opportunity Party’s proposed land tax but remains coy about how far it would take other spending commitments.

Read the full story at Newstalk ZB

Stuff

'I would definitely be paying more tax,' says Opportunity's $200,000+ donor

Opportunity's biggest donor – a senior adviser to the party – thinks no one should be allowed to give political parties more than $30,000.

Read the full story at Stuff