New Zealanders back higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public services

New Zealanders favor taxing the ultra-rich to fund public services and climate action, a recent poll indicates. A majority support increased taxes on billionaires and a national conversation about economic systems, with 66% believing the current system fails to address housing, healthcare, and climate change. The polls, commissioned by the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa, also revealed public frustration with political short-termism and a desire for policies prioritizing future generations.