Tag: fuel_tax
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Labour Says Auckland Family $6,302 a Year Worse Off Under National
Labour Campaign Chair Kieran McAnulty says the extra cost is more than $120 a week, as the party pushes a Cost of Living Action Plan of free GP visits, capped fares and a fuel tax freeze.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesTransportationEmployment and LaborEnergyEducationLabour PartyAgricultureHealth New Zealand Labour PartyChristopher LuxonKieran McAnultycost of livingAucklandNational Partyprescription chargesChris HipkinsDavid SeymourWinston Peterspublic transport faresCost of Living Action PlanMedicardfuel taxschool lunchesFederated Farmersrural school busesGreg Andersonfarmingfuel tax freeze
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One News NZ Leaders' Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 3 of 7
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Labour Unveils Cost of Living Plan: Free GP Visits, Fare Caps and Fuel Tax Freeze
New Zealand Labour, led by Chris Hipkins, promises three free GP visits a year, free prescriptions from 2027, capped public transport fares and a three-year fuel tax freeze.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionHealthEnergyTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyChris Hipkinscost of livingMedicardpublic transport faresfuel taxSolarSaver
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Green Party Warns Fuel Tax Freeze Will Worsen Roads, Limit Transport Choices
The Green Party criticizes the Government's fuel tax freeze, warning it will underfund transport, worsen roads, and limit choices. They advocate for the scheduled increase to fund public transport and active travel options.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationClimate ChangeLabour PartyNational Party Green Partyfuel taxtransport fundinginfrastructurepublic transportJulie Anne GenterElection
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Political Pledges to Freeze Fuel Taxes Threaten New Zealand's Transport Future
Major parties' promises to halt fuel tax and road user charge increases contradict the National Infrastructure Plan, potentially creating a $13-15 billion funding shortfall for essential transport services over the next decade.
Fuel taxRoad user chargesNational Infrastructure PlanTransport fundingNicola WillisChris HipkinsInfrastructureAucklandTransport
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Major Parties' Fuel Tax Freeze Threatens New Zealand's Transport Future
Both major parties have committed to freezing fuel taxes and road user charges, creating a projected $13-15 billion fiscal hole and contradicting the National Infrastructure Plan's call for user-funded transport.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyNational PartyLabour PartyTransportationElection Fuel taxRoad user chargesTransport fundingNational Infrastructure PlanGovernment policyInfrastructure CommissionAucklandTransport
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ACT Accuses Ardern and Others of Avoiding COVID Inquiry
ACT criticizes Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Grant Robertson and Ayesha Verrall for allegedly avoiding the COVID Inquiry, also accusing Watercare of prioritizing race quotas over essential infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues ACTJacinda ArdernCOVID InquiryWatercareFuel TaxLocal GovernmentACT Party NZ