National MP criticises government plan to cap donation tax credits

Thursday 20 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 20 Aug, 6:52pm

Maungakiekie MP Greg Fleming has broken with his party to oppose a Budget tax change regarding charitable donations. Fleming described the plan to cap the donation tax credit as having "zero" logic and called it an error. While he is advocating to fix the cap, the responsible minister has disputed the need for changes.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 20 Aug, 3:04pm

   ‘I think it was an error’ – National MP says there is ‘zero’ logic behind Budget tax change (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via RNZThu 20 Aug, 6:52pm

   National MP Greg Fleming breaks ranks, criticises Budget tax change (opens in new tab)

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