More tax plans released but are any of them serious policy? – Editorial

EditorialNZ Herald27 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readTe Pati Maori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer (left) and Rawiri Waititi releasing the party’s tax policy this week. Photo / Mark Mitchell Te Pati Maori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer (left) and Rawiri Waititi releasing the party’s tax policy this week. Photo / Mark Mitchell Borrowing a quote from Brian Cox’s character in the hit television show Succession, we can describe Te Pāti Māori’s tax plan released this week.These are not serious policies. Te Pāti Māori wants to impose five new taxes on New Zealanders if it is part of a government post-election. These