Tax Compare | The Beehive Bunker

Government Revenue: Labour 2023 vs National 2026

Comparing all taxes, levies, fees & charges, what government earns from New Zealanders

Labour total revenue 2022/23

~$128b

Tax/GDP: 28.4%

National total revenue 2026/27

~$145.6b

Tax/GDP: 27.6% (25/26 actual)

ACC earner levy increase

+31.6%

$1.33 → $1.75 per $100

Car registration increase

+39%

~$170 → ~$237/yr

Adult passport fee

+29%

$191 → $247

Work visa (accredited employer)

+105%

$750 → $1,540

Sources: NZ Treasury Budget at a Glance 2023 & 2026 · Budget Economic and Fiscal Updates · ACC levy consultations (MBIE) · NZTA vehicle licensing · DIA passport & citizenship fees · Immigration NZ fee schedule (Oct 2024) · Ministry of Justice fee schedules (Jul 2024, Jul 2025) · Beehive.govt.nz · IRD / Calculate.co.nz · All figures NZD. Produced for information and public education purposes.

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Diesel vehicles already paid Road User Charges under Labour ($76/1000km). Rate unchanged under National.

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EVs were exempt from Road User Charges under Labour. National introduced RUC from April 2024 at $76/1000km.

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