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Opportunity Party proposes $19,400 UBI funded by 1.75% land tax

7/31/2026

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Qiulae Wong announced a $19,400 citizen’s income funded by a 1.75% land tax that would raise $24 billion.
The party forecasts $3.8 billion in savings, including $152 million from Oranga Tamariki and cuts to Ministry of Social Development and Inland Revenue.
Wong said the tax plan would cut taxes for 70 % of New Zealanders and shift 2,000 workers.
Opportunity Party holds 5.3 % support and a 56.1 % chance of entering Parliament after November 7 election.

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Qiulae Wong announced a $19,400 citizen’s income funded by a 1.75% land tax that would raise $24 billion.
The party forecasts $3.8 billion in savings, including $152 million from Oranga Tamariki and cuts to Ministry of Social Development and Inland Revenue.
Wong said the tax plan would cut taxes for 70 % of New Zealanders and shift 2,000 workers.
Opportunity Party holds 5.3 % support and a 56.1 % chance of entering Parliament after November 7 election.