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NZ should remove GST on meat and veggies (www.change.org)
submitted 2 weeks ago by GGNZ@lemmy.nz to c/newzealand@lemmy.nz
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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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[–] JasSmith@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

No, land value tax. CGT hits all investments like start ups and enterprise. We want more of that, not less. Investment in land, on the other hand, is strangling the nation. Economically and socially. Land can’t be offshored or hidden in the Seychelles. Tax the shit out of land and watch house prices and rent tumble. It also encourages efficient use of land, meaning we see higher density housing close to industrial hubs. This means more affordable and more efficient public transport, and more people able to live closer to work.

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

TOP has proposed a 0.75% LVT, as part of their tax policy.

[–] JasSmith@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I am dismayed how they continue to poll. Most of their policies seem so common sense. I guess what rules NZ politics now is "will they make my house price go up?"

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

Evidence based policy, as a core principal... Got me very interested., so I vote finds them.

It took the greens a few elections to get in... TOP will get there.

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