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Foodbank owner says Nat’s tax plan misses those who need it most 

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 31 Aug 2023, 9:14am
David Letele. Photo / NZ Herald
David Letele. Photo / NZ Herald

Foodbank owner says Nat’s tax plan misses those who need it most 

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 31 Aug 2023, 9:14am

A foodbank owner says National's tax plan does a lot for middle income earners, but not much for those really struggling. 

It's promising a $14.6 billion package - adjusting income tax brackets for inflation and expanding tax credits.  

Community leader David Letele told Kate Hawkesby if we can help people, we should. 

He says they're seeing more and more starving children, and some who haven't gone to school since March because they're in emergency housing. 

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