NZ Government Revenue: Labour 2023 vs National 2026
Comparing all taxes, levies, fees & charges โ what government earns from New Zealanders ยท All figures NZ$
Labour total revenue 2022/23
~$128b
Tax/GDP: 28.4%
National total revenue 2026/27
~$145.6b
Tax/GDP: 27.3%
ACC earner levy increase
+31.6%
$1.33 โ $1.75 per $100
Car registration increase
+39%
~$170 โ ~$237/yr
Adult passport fee
+29%
$191 โ $247
Work visa (accredited employer)
+105%
$750 โ $1,540
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Sources: NZ Treasury Budget at a Glance 2023 & 2026 ยท Budget Economic and Fiscal Updates ยท ACC levy consultations (MBIE) ยท NZTA vehicle licensing ยท DIA passport & citizenship fees ยท Immigration NZ fee schedule (Oct 2024) ยท Ministry of Justice fee schedules (Jul 2024, Jul 2025) ยท Beehive.govt.nz ยท IRD / Calculate.co.nz ยท All figures NZD. Produced for information and public education purposes.
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