Election 2026: Greens’ new tax plan, how Chlöe Swarbrick wants to tackle ‘cost of greed crisis’

The New Zealand Green Party is set to announce an election tax policy focused on multinational corporations that shift profits offshore. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick describes the plan as a practical approach to addressing the cost of living crisis.
Why it matters
It signals the party's strategic shift toward more targeted economic policies to appeal to mainstream voters ahead of the 2026 election.
The Green Party will announce its tax policy today. Photo / Alex Robertson
The framing focuses on the Green Party's narrative regarding 'cost of greed' and corporate tax avoidance without providing equal space for opposing economic viewpoints.
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