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28 August 2026

Labor, One Nation in by-election battle for WA state seat of Secret Harbour on Saturday - Herald Sun

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Labor, One Nation in by-election battle for WA state seat of Secret Harbour on Saturday - Herald Sun

Labor, One Nation in by-election battle for WA state seat of Secret Harbour on Saturday Herald Sun

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New Zealanders say they'd pay more tax for healthcare — politicians should actSocial Issues

28 August 2026

New Zealanders say they'd pay more tax for healthcare — politicians should act

A recent RNZ survey of 1,600 New Zealanders found around two‑thirds are willing to pay higher taxes to secure better health services, and there is cross‑party agreement on tougher regulation of tobacco and unhealthy foods. That public willingness removes a political excuse for inaction. Our health system is creaking: access, waiting times and after‑hours care remain daily realities for ordinary families. This piece would argue that policymakers need to translate public consent into concrete funding and reform commitments — prioritising primary care, after‑hours services and prevention measures that reduce future costs. It would also examine the political barriers to fairer funding, the distributional choices in any tax rise, and the case for pairing revenue increases with stronger prevention policies such as tobacco and junk‑food regulation, which the survey shows voters broadly support.

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A survey of 1,600 found two‑thirds of New Zealanders are willing to pay more tax for better healthcare, signalling broad public appetite for funding changes that affect people's access to care.

Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/rss/news.xmlOriginal source

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