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Labour leader rules out multiple new taxes but speculation surrounds property tax policy

Chris Hipkins says Labour will only introduce a capital gains tax if elected, despite speculation the party may revive a controversial property tax.

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins has stated the party will only introduce a capital gains tax and no other taxes if elected. However, speculation suggests Labour may bring back a controversial property tax policy despite this commitment.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour potentially bringing back a controversial property tax policy

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party will only introduce a capital gains tax and no other taxes if elected, but there's speculation Labour may bring back a controversial property tax policy.

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