Greens change tax policy costings after mistake put it out by $400m
New Zealand's Green Party corrected a significant error in its tax policy document that miscalculated funding for the Inland Revenue as a revenue measure. The party updated the figures after media inquiries, admitting to a typo.
Why it matters
Accuracy in policy costings is essential for political credibility, and this error highlights the scrutiny parties face regarding their economic platforms.
*Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify some of the figures.
While the reporting is factual, the inclusion of the party's justification and the focus on the 'typo' rather than the policy's broader economic impact reflects a standard political reporting style.
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