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Election 2026: Greens call ACT fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes.
In brief
Greens label ACT fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' amid policy clashes. The Greens criticized ACT's fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' while Opportunity questioned its carbon tax refund strategy. Originally reported by RNZ.
ACT fiscal plan unveiled
ACT revealed its fiscal plan promising to cut debt and spending, raise superannuation age by three months yearly, and cut disability benefits by $653 million.
Greens label plan 'welfare for the wealthiest'
The Greens called ACT's fiscal plan 'welfare for the wealthiest' and Labour accused it of 'punching down'.
“welfare for the wealthiest”
Opportunity questions carbon tax refund
Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong questioned how ACT would deliver a $100 household carbon tax refund without recent ETS auction bids.
ACT responds to carbon tax concerns
ACT said it would remove the price floor on carbon units to ensure they sell.
Greens announce youth jobs policy
The Greens will guarantee jobs for every young New Zealander aged 16 to 24 out of work for six months or more.
National mandates Year 11 completion
National requires students to complete Year 11 to ensure full compulsory science, english and maths education.
Labour reinstates school lunches
Labour will reinstate school lunches for 244,400 students starting in 2028 at $5 per meal.
New Zealand First proposes visa changes
New Zealand First plans to scrap the Accredited Working Visa and replace it with a 'shortage-led' Skilled Work Visa.
Dame Jacinda Ardern returns for Labour donations
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern sent an email urging Labour supporters to donate to the campaign.
The main idea
The Greens criticized ACT's fiscal plan as 'welfare for the wealthiest' while Opportunity questioned its carbon tax refund strategy.
