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Overhaul tax system with universal income, land tax, compulsory saving

The Opportunities Party wants to replace most of the current benefit system with a weekly payment of up to $370 for nearly all adults. To pay for this, they would introduce a new annual tax on land values. They also want to make KiwiSaver compulsory at higher rates over time. They say this would lower house prices, ease the cost of living, and help more people get into work or start businesses.

What they say they'll do

Pay nearly all adults up to $370 per week (Citizen's Income) replacing most current benefits
Introduce a 1.75% annual Land Value Tax on residential and commercial land
Make KiwiSaver contributions compulsory, rising to 6% for employees and employers
Reduce income tax brackets to three tiers (28%, 34%, and 39%)
Provide exemptions and deferrals on the Land Value Tax for farmers and retirees
Remove an estimated 2,000+ MSD bureaucracy roles by automating benefit payments

Who this affects

Renters and low-income workers

The party says this group would receive the largest income tax cut in New Zealand history and benefit from lower house prices and rents over time.

Homeowners

Most homeowners would face a Land Value Tax on their land, with the party projecting property prices could fall 10–15%, while also receiving the Citizen's Income.

People on benefits

Current benefits would be replaced by the Citizen's Income, with top-ups for those on higher payments, and the party says no one would receive less than they currently do.

Farmers

Rural land would be taxed at a reduced rate of 0.5% under the Land Value Tax, with deferrals available during tough seasons or economic conditions.

Property investors and land-bankers

Holding large property portfolios or land without development would become more costly under the Land Value Tax, creating an incentive to sell or develop.

Employees and employers

KiwiSaver contributions would become compulsory and rise to 6% each over time, increasing retirement savings but also adding to employment costs.

In their own words

“Opportunity's Tax Reset is a fully-funded package of three reforms - a Citizen's Income so everyone can afford the basics, a Land Value Tax to lower house prices and Kiwisaver 2.0, a compulsory superannuation system.”

“The Tax Reset will increase incomes for 70% of New Zealanders. Another 20% will see no change.”

“Real economic growth comes from people, not property. Working together, a Citizen's Income and Land Value Tax means everyday people have more money to buy everyday things – like groceries and school uniforms.”

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In depth — from TOP’s policy document · May 2026

The Tax Reset: Citizen’s Income, Land Value Tax and KiwiSaver 2.0

TOP proposes three linked reforms. Every adult would receive a tax-free Citizen’s Income of $19,400 a year, replacing most main benefits. Land would be taxed annually at 1.75 percent of its unimproved urban value and 0.5 percent rural, raising roughly $24 billion. And a new compulsory KiwiSaver 2.0 would build to 12 percent of earnings. Income tax would be reset to three brackets. The party puts the package about $4 billion a year in the black.

Citizen’s Income

$19,400 a year

Land Value Tax

1.75% urban, 0.5% rural

In depth — from TOP’s policy document · August 2026

Intergenerational Infrastructure: borrowing $60bn and taking the politics out

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In depth — from TOP’s policy document · July 2026

Breakthrough Economy: research, competition law and small business

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