Te Pāti Māori unveils Kiwi Tax Plan ahead of election

Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 26 Aug, 4:08pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi

Te Pāti Māori has released its Kiwi Tax Plan, which proposes making the first $30,000 of income tax-free for most people. The plan includes increasing taxes for the wealthiest 3% of earners and introducing a new 5% stamp duty.

How they headlined it

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1. 1NewsWed 26 Aug, 3:59pm

   Te Pāti Māori launches new tax policy, says most would pay less (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 26 Aug, 4:08pm

   Te Pāti Māori unveils 'Kiwi tax plan' with new 5% ‘stamp duty’ (opens in new tab)