Get Action! The Better Taxes for a Better Future Coalition w/ Campaign Manager Kate Stone: 15th July, 2026

With the ramp up to the election well underway, the tax system in Aotearoa New Zealand is unsurprisingly featuring prominently in many proposed party policies, and of course the ensuing robust exchanges. However, with constant stories of deteriorating infrastructure and underfunded institutions and services, the current revenue stream for Aotearoa New Zealand would appear less-than-perfect to say the least. Simultaneously, we’re seeing a constant increase of inequality in our country. To mitigate these issues, some have advocated for greater action to ensure wealthier individuals and corporations are paying their fair share. The Better Taxes for a Better Future coalition is one such group advocating for changes to our tax system. Consisting of a variety of organisations including unions, charities, and action groups, they’re campaigning for a fairer tax system.  So, to learn more about the need for tax system reform, and what that might look like, Producer Theo spoke to the campaign manager for the Better Taxes for a Better Future coalition, Kate Stone. You can find them at bettertaxes.nz, and sign their pledge to support better taxes in Aotearoa just here.