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Neither of which are anything close to Socialist; the last tax INCREASE was GST from 12.5% to 15% under National
I think you need to re-read your history. The most recent tax increase was under the current regime (+6%).
contrary to some of the comments, we don't live in a totalitarian state
Let me see; mandated chemical injection for various groups, threats of job loss and financial ruin if someone doesn't comply, pariah status for those who choose to take this mandate under advisement, identification of distinct groups by means of
star oops, I mean 'certificate'...
You will see that in my earlier post I attempted to address some of the rather negative views about NZ that had been espoused. I still hold the view that the place has a lot going for it (and that the grass is greenest where you water it the most), but that doesn't mean what is happening is ok, nor that it can be brushed under the carpet. Someone looking in with a view to living here, particularly given their reasons for leaving, needs to know something of the political and social culture.