New Zealand summary of 2026 election tax policies

This report, by KPMG New Zealand, features a summary of tax policies announced by the political parties in advance of the 2026 general election.

With fewer than 100 days to go to the general election on November 7th, tax policy is shaping up to be a key differentiator between the parties. See our tax tracker which summarises the key announcements to date. Labour, the Greens and Opportunity (formerly TOP) are all proposing broader structural changes, including a mix of capital gains tax, land tax, wealth and inheritance taxes to support either increased government investment or in the case of Opportunity a chance to reset the benefit ...

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Authors: Rachel Piper, Sladja Lines

Published Date: 11 August 2026