12 Jun 2023

Greens promise radical tax shakeup

From Morning Report, 7:26 am on 12 June 2023

The Green Party is promising a radical shake up of the tax system if elected this year, with a guaranteed income, a wealth tax, and a higher top tax rate.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw says taxes will be cut for people on the lowest incomes, putting up to $26 a week more into the pocket of low income New Zealanders.

James Shaw spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

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