Marama Davidson on why the Green Party is committed to a wealth tax

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 the intention behind the policy – and can the party get Labour to agree to it in a potential coalition? 

Green Party co-leader and Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Marama Davidson, joins Damien to explain the policy and the party’s election plans.  

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