Let me say I am delighted that at long last, New Zealand’s Labour Government, has decided to put tax cuts on their agenda. But I am also disappointed.
Disappointed because, reportedly intelligent people like Prime Minister Helen Clark and Finance Minister Michael Cullen, expect us to believe, that the proposed implementation of tax cuts, in an election year, is entirely coincidental.
They are trying to tell us that Treasury advised them, up until now, that the tax surpluses they, the government were receiving, were temporary and could not be used for tax relief. That only now, was Treasury advising that the tax surplus was bedded in and that tax relief could be given.
I have two words – that can be used on the radio – for Clark and Cullen’s position – Absolute Garbage.
It has been evident for some considerable time that New Zealanders have been over-taxed. Ask the directors of all the companies – both listed and unlisted – who have moved to Australia – not to mention the individuals – why they made the move? Without a doubt they will tell you that New Zealand’s tax system is the reason.
As a brand new local body politician, I am acutely aware of the appalling public perception of politicians. The sort of garbage Clark and Cullen are now talking will only strengthen the feeling of the public that politicians can not be trusted.
The truth is that our government has built up a war chest of tax surpluses, and they are going to release that tax arsenal on the New Zealand public in 2008.
I have too much respect for my fellow New Zealanders to believe they will be taken in by such deceit.
At the end of the day the truth will prevail.
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