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With the cost of living soaring, many Kiwi families are struggling to afford healthy food. Countries like Canada and the UK don’t tax basic groceries, and it's time New Zealand followed suit. Removing GST—or offering a rebate—on meat and vegetables would ease financial pressure, improve access to nutrition, and support better long-term health for all New Zealanders. Let’s push for tax policy that puts people’s wellbeing first. Sign the petition and help make real change happen.

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[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, very good point. "GST is the only way we tax the wealthy" was a very poor argument for keeping GST on my part.

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 weeks ago

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