News source Stuff has reported almost 100 wealthy New Zealanders have signed an open letter to the government to say they want to pay more tax.
Said to be inspired by global initiative Millionaires for Humanity, 96 wealthy individuals have told the government they recognise the current tax system is unfair, allowing wealthy people to pay less tax, while other New Zealanders who struggle day-to-day pay more.
Those who signed include Sir Ian Taylor, Phillip Mills, of gym chain Les Mills, company director Rob Campbell, actress Robyn Malcolm and Dame Susan Devoy.
The letter says they recognise the benefits of tax; that it “funds everything from the teachers who give our children a great start, to the Department of Conservation rangers who look after our environment, through to healthcare professionals on whom we all rely”, and it asks the government to fix the tax system.
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