A Universal Basic Income proposal might be on the table in New Zealand!
basicincome.org
New Zealand's Opportunity Party is proposing a Universal Basic Income of up to NZ$370 per week for most adults as part of a broader tax reform package aimed at reducing poverty and easing cost-of-living pressures. The proposal includes a Citizen’s Income, Land Value Tax, and KiwiSaver 2.0 reforms, focusing on economic fairness and housing affordability. While ambitious, the proposal remains a party initiative and not yet an implemented policy.
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