Prime Minister Bill English yesterday doubled down on his attacks on the policy, following criticism of Labour's position by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: Mark MitchellLabour's tax policy is putting strain on its potential support partners in an alternative Government, New Zealand First and the Greens. And Prime Minister Bill English yesterday doubled down on his attacks on the policy, following criticism of Labour's position by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Ms Ardern also dismissed suggestions by Mr English that she was looking at a whole range of taxes - death duties, land tax, gift duties, inheritance tax. She said the tax working group, which could include former Labour Finance Minister Sir Michael Cullen, would be asked to address two issues: stalling rates of home ownership and unfairness in the tax system.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 11, 2017 22:41 UTC