The Opportunity Party: Land Tax, Compulsory KiwiSaver & Citizen’s Income Ft. Qiulae Wong | Episode 554
Cheques and BalancesShow Notes
Could a land tax completely reshape New Zealand’s property market? The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong joins us to unpack the party’s proposed tax reset, including a 1.75% land value tax and Citizen’s Income. We also explore housing affordability, property investment, compulsory KiwiSaver, the future of NZ Super, and what needs to change to build a more productive New Zealand economy.Next steps: Want to dive deeper into The Opportunity Party’s policies? Read more about their plans and what they’re proposing for New Zealand here.
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