Arapono
All parties on Economy
Economy · Party position

TOP on Economy

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.”
Verify at The Opportunities Party — official policy page

Summarised neutrally from The Opportunities Party’s own official policy (as at 2026-06-26) and checked by an editor — never paraphrased without the source linked, and never an endorsement. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Economy →

Coverage at a glance

Which party holds a published position on which topic.

Open the compare tool →
Published position∅ No stated position (verified) Not captured yet