Lobby group argues more taxes needed to fund services
But most political parties are not promoting radical tax reform.
Capital gains tax is back on the agenda this election.
Brent Edwards
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
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As the election looms, left-wing lobby group Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) has released a paper recommending more taxes and higher marginal rates of tax.
It argues that the Government needs to collect more revenue and that the tax system needs to change to reduce income and wealth inequality.
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Brent Edwards
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
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