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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. Greens accuse ACT of targeting wealthy households with its fiscal plan, while Labour questions assumptions about carbon tax refunds. Originally reported by RNZ.
ACT fiscal plan reveals cuts
ACT unveiled 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 accused the party 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 bids in the most recent ETS auction.
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 leader Christopher Luxon vowed to make completing year 11 mandatory for students.
Labour reinstates school lunch program
Labour confirmed its plan to reinstate school lunches from 2028 covering 244,400 students at $5 per meal.
NZ First proposes visa changes
New Zealand First plans to scrap the Accredited Working Visa and replace it with a 'shortage-led' Skilled Work Visa.
Ardern returns to campaign for Labour
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern sent an email urging Labour supporters to donate to the campaign.
The big picture
Greens accuse ACT of targeting wealthy households with its fiscal plan, while Labour questions assumptions about carbon tax refunds.
