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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: Marama Davidson on why the Green Party is committed to a wealth tax
Description: As political parties look to shape the debate ahead of October’s election, the Green Party have made a bold statement when it comes to tax. Their policy would see the wealthiest 0.7 per cent of households targeted by a new tax, plus higher trust and corporate taxes, while cutting taxes for lowest earners tax cuts for New Zealand’s lowest earners. The Greena say it’s to lift those struggling the most out of poverty, but critics see it as more rich bashing by one of our most left of centre parties. So what’s th...