Green co-leader James Shaw Photo: RNZ / Rachel ThomasThe Green Party would expect to have negotiations about a wealth tax with Labour if they enter negotiations after the election, Green co-leader James Shaw says. Labour has consistently ruled out any new unannounced taxes on top of its proposed higher tax bracket and a digital services tax, with leader Jacinda Ardern specifically rejecting a wealth tax should it enter negotiations with the Greens after the election. Shaw told RNZ's Morning Report he would expect to have negotiations about a wealth tax. He says the proposed nitrogen cap would not affect the vast majority of farmers, and any revenue it raised would go directly back into supporting farmers. He said there was no need to trade off environmental values against the economy.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 11, 2020 20:56 UTC