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Green Party’s policy on capital gains tax

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Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax?

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Green Party’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “The Greens support a new capital gains tax on property sales.” ‐co.nz

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Green Party has historically supported the introduction of a capital gains tax in New Zealand. In their 2017 election campaign, they proposed a comprehensive capital gains tax, excluding the family home. However, they have also shown willingness to compromise on this issue, as seen in their support for a more targeted capital gains tax in the past. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only on investment property

While the Green Party has advocated for a comprehensive capital gains tax, they have also shown support for a more targeted approach, such as only taxing investment properties. In 2019, they expressed disappointment when the government decided not to introduce a capital gains tax on investment properties, indicating their support for this specific measure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only for overseas investors

The Green Party's primary focus has been on a comprehensive capital gains tax or one targeting investment properties. While they might not be opposed to a capital gains tax specifically for overseas investors, it is not their main focus or priority. Therefore, they would likely only mildly agree with this option. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Green Party has consistently advocated for a capital gains tax in New Zealand, as they believe it would help address wealth inequality and housing affordability issues. Therefore, they would likely disagree with not introducing a capital gains tax. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 14,608 voters that identify as Green Party.

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