Election 2026: Labour promises free maternity scans paid for by capital gains tax

The New Zealand Labour Party has proposed a policy to provide free maternity scans, funded by a planned capital gains tax. The initiative aims to reduce financial stress for families and includes funding for training more sonographers.
Why it matters
This policy proposal highlights the intersection of healthcare accessibility and fiscal policy in the lead-up to the 2026 election.
The Labour Party has unveiled its latest health policy. Photo / Mark Mitchell
The article focuses on a Labour Party policy proposal, framing it through the party's stated benefits for families.
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