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KiwiSaver fees GST backdown: Govt out-of-step with public sentiment - critics
There were other options on the table if the government wanted to level the playing field for KiwiSaver providers with regard to GST, National says. Audio
Taxpayers' Union on local government elections
There are plenty of local government candidates campaigning on the platform of lower rates and better services - but is that likely?
Or even possible?
The 2022 Ratepayers Report is out today, and… Audio
Analysis: Government's canned KiwiSaver fees tax
It came out of the blue - the Government was going to put a tax on KiwiSaver fees which would have netted $225 million per year from 2026.
The idea had been scrapped within 24 hours, the Government… Audio
National Party on KiwiSaver fees GST backdown
The Government's backdown on charging 15 percent GST on KiwiSaver fees comes after a chorus of opposition to the move.
It would have netted it millions of dollars a year in extra revenue, but angered… Audio
Govt learned not to mess with KiwiSaver after GST upset - expert
A KiwiSaver fund manager says the government will have learned a valuable lesson with its GST u-turn: Mess with KiwiSaver at your peril.
The government abandoned plans to apply GST to fees less than… Audio
Property values fell 1.8pct in August - CoreLogic
A housing analyst says the drop in property values may start to ease but he does not expect a significant bounce back.
CoreLogic's House Price Index shows values have fallen a further 1.8 percent in… Audio
Fruit and vegetable prices up 16 percent since start of year
Figures from an international e-commerce company show the cost of fruit and vegetables in New Zealand have risen by almost 16 percent since the start of the year.
It's the twelfth highest rise out of… Audio
Tax expert on government KiwiSaver fees tax backdown
'Take your hand out of the cookie jar' was the public backlash to the government's proposed GST tax on KiwiSaver accounts.
This led to the proposed bill - which would have netted it hundreds of… Audio
Mortgages expected to go into arrears as inflation rises - Centrix
The latest data from credit bureau Centrix shows overall arrears went up 13 percent year-on-year in July.
Feeling that fiscal drag? Why you could be worse off even if your pay has gone up
Analysis - As tax is in the news, what is fiscal drag and why is it back in the minds of government officials fighting inflation?
Power Play: KiwiSaver tax dropped like a political hot potato
Power Play - After kicking open the door to tax changes - a major vulnerability for the party - Labour has quickly slammed it shut again, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson writes.
Auckland Council's latest financial results signal tough times ahead
The Auckland Council Group's latest results show it has managed to weather the worst of the pandemic's storm.
Government drops plans to charge GST on KiwiSaver fees
The government has dropped its plan to put GST on KiwiSaver fees after fierce backlash from the public and opposition.
What does proposed KiwiSaver change mean for account holders?
The government plans to charge GST on fees paid on KiwiSaver accounts from April 2026, potentially netting it hundreds of millions more in taxes.
University of Canterbury Professor Adrian Sawyer… Audio
'We need to stop this right now': KiwiSaver fees plan a tax grab - Luxon
National leader Christopher Luxon wants plans to charge GST on KiwiSaver fees scrapped, saying he was getting complaints until 2am today. Audio
Second Cost Of Living Payment hitting banks tomorrow
The government's second Cost of Living Payment is due to land in bank accounts tomorrow.
The payment caused a fiery debate in the House yesterday amid concerns the first instalment went to many wrong… Audio
Revenue Minister defends KiwiSaver fees GST change
There has been swift reaction to the government wanting to charge GST on service fees of managed funds including Kiwisaver.
The funds, are currently exempt from the 15 percent goods and services tax… Audio
Government considers charging GST on Kiwisaver fund fees
The government wants to change the way GST is applied to service fees charged by managed funds.
These funds, such as Kiwisaver, are currently exempt from the 15 percent goods and services tax - but… Audio
Finanical Services Council criticises possible Kiwisaver change
The government plans to charge GST on top of Kiwisaver fees - as part of a tax bill introduced to Parliament.
It's estimated to bring in $225 million a year in tax from 2026, and is expected to have… Audio
Inflation likely to remain high for several years, economists predict
New Zealanders are expected to face a tough year with inflation, housing and a tight labour market set to put the screws on the economy.
