Tax Justice Aotearoa

08/09/2026

“We know the kinds of taxes that would make a difference and we know that the taxes we want to implement here can be commonly found around the world”.

TJA Chair Glenn Barclay on ‘Let’s Make Tax Great Again’, in Tui Motu, the independent Catholic publication .

Welcome to Tui Motu InterIslands Magazine — the independent Catholic monthly."Tui Motu" (pronounced to-ee maw-to) is a te reo Māori phrase meaning...

06/09/2026

“For decades, politicians and councillors have kept rates and taxes artificially low by putting off the expensive stuff.”

COMMENT: Why Moa Point is the consequence of decades of putting off expensive infrastructure and hoping temporary fixes will hold.

27/08/2026

While our major parties spend their time running for cover on tax, this survey shows that the public understands the need for more revenue to get the public services we all deserve.

A survey of 1600 people has found two-thirds of New Zealanders are willing to pay more tax for better healthcare - particularly when it comes to cancer.

24/08/2026

Today’s the day! Last chance to register for our Tax on Tuesdays on ‘How do we Compare Internationally’, running from 12.30pm-1.30pm.

See you there.

20/08/2026

A reminder about this great on-line session on how our tax settings compare internationally. Please register and come along!

12/08/2026

How does Aotearoa's tax system stack up against other developed countries?

For the final session in our Tax Policy Statement series, we're looking beyond New Zealand to put our tax settings in an international context.

Join us for a conversation about where New Zealand sits, what we can learn from other countries and whether the reforms proposed in our Tax Policy Statement could shift the way we approach tax.

🎙️ MC: Alicia Sudden
💬 Panel: Nick Miller, Max Rashbrooke & Lisa Marriott
RSVP here: https://www.tjanz.org/tot_international_comparison

05/08/2026

New Zealand is on the verge of the biggest transfer of wealth in our history.

As billions of dollars are passed from one generation to the next, it's time to ask whether our tax system is fit for purpose. Right now, people who earn a wage often pay a higher share of their income in tax than those making money from wealth.

A fairer tax system would help ensure everyone contributes their fair share, so we can invest in the things we all rely on.

Read more here:

New Zealand will soon see an enormous transfer of wealth. But are we prepared for the pressure that comes with that change.

03/08/2026

Who owns wealth, who pays tax, and what would a fairer system actually look like?

Join us for the next Tax on Tuesday as we unpack one of the biggest questions in tax policy: wealth and wealth transfer taxes. Together, we'll explore the evidence, hear from experts, and discuss what these proposals could mean for Aotearoa.

RSVP here: https://www.tjanz.org/tot_wealth_tax_2026

22/07/2026

Corporate tax plays a vital role in funding the public services we all rely on. But when large companies don't pay their fair share, everyone misses out.

Join us for the next Tax on Tuesdays as we explore corporate tax, why it matters, and what we think reform could look like in Aotearoa. NOTE: this is on Tuesday 28 July NOT 27 July. We will correct the tile below as soon as we can

Hear from TJA policy advisory committee member (and author of ‘Big Tech, Little Tax’) Nick Miller and Paul Dalziel with Andrea Black as MC.

🎟️ Register here: https://www.tjanz.org/tot_corporate_tax_2026

21/07/2026

Supporting local media isn't just a ✨vibe ✨, it's good for the local economy.

Advertising with local media helps keep money circulating in New Zealand. It supports local journalism, employs local people and strengthens the businesses and communities we all rely on.

Meanwhile, Big Tech generates billions from New Zealand businesses and consumers while shifting profits offshore and paying far less tax than they should. That means less money for the public services and infrastructure we all depend on.

It's time to level the playing field and make Big Tech pay its fair share.