8 Nov 2023

Labour look to rebuild after election defeat

From Morning Report, 7:14 am on 8 November 2023

A capital gains and wealth tax is back on the table for the Labour Party.

Earlier this year, leader Chris Hipkins ruled out introducing the policies, saying under a Government he leads there will be no wealth or capital gains tax after the election.

The decision frustrated some in Labour's caucus, with David Parker, who was Revenue Minister at the time, relinquishing the portfolio, claiming it was untenable for him to stay in the role.

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Susie Ferguson.