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Nelson Mayor Raises Alarm Over Opportunities Party's Proposed Land Tax

24 Jul 2026 7:59 a.m. · Source: Mayor of Nelson, Hon. Dr Nick Smith

Nelson Mayor Hon. Dr Nick Smith met with The Opportunities Party, expressing concerns over their proposed 1.75% land tax. He estimates it would cost Nelson households an additional $7450 annually, potentially doubling land tax costs.

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