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Westpac: Tax change would cut home prices
Some of the tax changes under consideration would reduce house prices and raise rents, says Westpac.

Govt scaremongering over ACC levy hikes - Labour
Opposition ACC spokesman David Parker is accusing the Government of misrepresenting ACC's position to soften up the public for major cuts to ACC entitlements.

ACC continues push for levy hikes
ACC is still pushing for a large increase in levies, despite a storm of protest over the size of the hikes proposed.

Economists predict end to property tax perks
Some tightening of tax rules surrounding property is inevitable, ANZ economists say.

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ACC, Super Fund recoveries help NZ govt finances
Recoveries in the investment performance of the ACC and New Zealand Superannuation Fund portfolios have helped offset a dramatic fall in the tax take over the past three months, says Treasury.

Levies may push up airfares: Jetstar
Jetstar warns it could have to push up fares if it is hit with New Zealand safety levies it says it already pays in Australia.

Working group backs extending PIE tax rate to other investments
The Tax Working Group sees merit in extending the 30 per cent PIE regime to the taxation of other forms of investment income.