Economist warns costs of 'mean-spirited' benefit changes will outweigh the gains
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:11:54 +1200
Shamubeel Eaqub says the move would shift money from the poor to the crown.
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New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and over 600 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.
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A vibrant harbourside city that blends urban life with beaches, parks and multicultural culture.
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The South Island is home to peaks, fiords, lakes, glaciers and some of NZ’s most iconic landscapes.
Milford Sound is often called the “eighth natural wonder of the world” for its sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Known as the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown sits on Lake Wakatipu with dramatic mountain backdrops. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
