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Letters: Fairer Taxes for All, and the Wisdom of Comedian John Clarke

From NZ Herald · () English

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  • A letter argues that the National Party’s “no new taxes” message distracts from New Zealand’s struggling health system, deteriorating infrastructure and rising poverty.
  • The letter asks whether this is the country New Zealanders want to leave to their children and grandchildren.
  • The section also includes a reference to comedian John Clarke and other political topics.

A letter to the editor argues that the National Party’s “no new taxes” slogan is designed to frighten voters.

The writer says New Zealanders should instead fear the country’s collapsing health system, crumbling infrastructure and rising poverty, asking whether this is the New Zealand they want for their children and grandchildren.

The letters section also refers to much-loved Kiwi satirist John Clarke, who promoted co-payments rather than taxes. Its description mentions National and Act, fast-tracked Fast Track legislation and crime.

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· National PartyThe letter describes the party’s slogan as a tactic intended to scare voters.
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