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![ACC, Super Fund prop up Govt books as tax take dwindles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
ACC, Super Fund prop up Govt books as tax take dwindles
The investment portfolios of ACC and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund continued to prop up the government's books as corporate and personal tax revenues dwindled, says Treasury.
![<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Tinkering won't fix creaking tax system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Tinkering won't fix creaking tax system
The tax system has deteriorated beyond the point where tinkering and tweaking are enough, was the message this week.
![Govt scaremongering over ACC levy hikes - Labour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Govt scaremongering over ACC levy hikes - Labour
Opposition ACC spokesman David Parker is accusing the Government of misrepresenting ACC's position to soften up the public for major cuts to ACC entitlements.
![Catching Oz not possible without slashing Govt spending - Brash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Catching Oz not possible without slashing Govt spending - Brash
Govt spending would have to be slashed by $9 billion for NZ to catch Australia in the wealth stakes, Don Brash said today.
![<i>2025 Report:</i> Brash comes up with predictable prescription](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>2025 Report:</i> Brash comes up with predictable prescription
The 2025 taskforce report, on ways to catch up with Australia, presents radical suggestions to cut taxes and government spending.
![Key cautious on radical economic reform plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Key cautious on radical economic reform plan
Radical changes proposed by a taskforce headed by Don Brash into ways to increase NZ's productivity are unlikely to be implemented quickly, if at all, John Key says
![Tax cuts in plan to catch up with Oz](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Tax cuts in plan to catch up with Oz
The 2025 Taskforce - named for the date the Govt aims to catch up with Australia - will today unveil its report into ways to increase productivity.
![Tax reform needed to jump-start economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Tax reform needed to jump-start economy
Tax reform and a much tougher approach to Govt spending will be necessary if NZ is to narrow the income gap with Australia, Treasury says.
![<i>Alan Scott:</i> A silly time to get too clever with your tax strategy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>Alan Scott:</i> A silly time to get too clever with your tax strategy
With the system in flux and the IRD zeroing in on avoidance, this is no time for overly-aggressive tax planning.
![Economists predict end to property tax perks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Economists predict end to property tax perks
Some tightening of tax rules surrounding property is inevitable, ANZ economists say.