Labour rules out streaming and ute taxes ahead of November election
Labour has rejected new streaming and ute taxes, instead backing a targeted capital gains tax.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out introducing streaming and ute taxes if the party wins the November election. The party remains committed to advancing a targeted capital gains tax instead. The Green Party has said it will continue to fight for its own tax plan.
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NZ Herald
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Labour remains committed to advancing a targeted capital gains tax instead, Edmonds says.
NZ Herald
Election 2026: Labour rules out streaming, ute tax after National ‘desperation’
Chris Hipkins has ruled out the taxes.
Newstalk ZB
Election 2026: Labour rules out streaming, ute tax after National ‘desperation’
Labour has ruled out introducing streaming and ute taxes if in power after November 7.
Otago Daily Times
Hipkins rules out taxes at heart of ‘hysterical’ National attack ads
Newstalk ZB
Chlöe Swarbrick and Chris Hipkins: Green Party Co-Leader and Labour Leader on election tax promises
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says her party will fight tooth and nail for its tax plan as Labour rules out new taxes beyond its capital gains tax.