out of the summary. In the ongoing debate over implementing a capital gains tax in New Zealand, the Labour Party sees the current prime minister as their ideal opponent. The country has not seen significant tax system diversification since the major reforms of the pre-MMP era, with Roger Douglas introducing GST in the mid-1980s. Despite the challenges, the Labour Party remains committed to pushing for changes to the tax system.
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A recent analysis by the Herald revealed significant errors in Auckland Council's new rates bills, with some residential rates incorrectly calculated at up to 11.4% of property values. Notably, a multi-unit property in Ōtāhuhu was billed $444,766 instead of the correct amount of $14,578, prompting the council to advise ratepayers to report any discrepancies. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA tragic murder-suicide involving 46-year-old Nicholas Myles McIlraith and his 79-year-old mother, Beverley Joan McIlraith, occurred in Christchurch after family members were unable to contact them for over a month. Nicholas fatally attacked his mother, who suffered from dementia and other ailments, with a sword before taking his own life, following years of isolation and control over her. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe budget for the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway has surged to $2.1 billion, more than doubling since its initial estimate of $800 million in 2020, despite construction not yet commencing. Transport Minister Chris Bishop criticized the previous Government for the inflated costs, attributing them to rushed budgeting under the NZ Upgrade Programme before the election. Want More Context? 🔎
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Read moreLower Hutt police have recovered the body of a diver who went missing in Lowry Bay after failing to surface as expected. The police were alerted at 11am, and the body was located by the Police National Dive Squad around 5pm; support is being offered to the next of kin. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAn Auckland entertainer, 28-year-old Cole Thomas Johnston, has been charged with 12 offenses, including rape and grooming, related to a girl he met in a drama group. Johnston, an actor and musician with international experience, has denied the allegations, expressing that he is "devastated, deeply shaken and utterly shocked." Want More Context? 🔎
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