Hipkins targets Luxon over property earnings during capital gains tax debate

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 8:10pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Chris Hipkins, Council of Trade Unions

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has criticised Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's real estate portfolio while promoting a new 28% capital gains tax policy. The proposed tax, intended to fund three free GP visits, would exclude farms and family homes. Hipkins claimed Luxon earned more from property sales than his parliamentary salary.

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1. RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 4:58pm

   'Bring it on': Hipkins targets Luxon in capital gains tax debate (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffWed 29 Oct 2025, 4:59pm

   CGT debate turns personal as Hipkins says Luxon earned more from property than being PM (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 29 Oct 2025, 5:18pm

   Hipkins takes shot at Luxon in capital gains tax issue (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via The PostWed 29 Oct 2025, 5:21pm

   Political battle over Labour capital gains tax plan turns personal (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldWed 29 Oct 2025, 8:10pm

   Chris Hipkins takes aim at PM Christopher Luxon as Labour launches capital gains tax plan (opens in new tab)