Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 15, 2019 16:27:37 GMT 12
WATER TAX PROPOSAL RAISES CONCERNS
Concern has been expressed about the Government's Tax Working Group recommendation for a water abstraction tax, but the issue of Māori rights will further complicate the issue.
''There are significant design considerations that would need to be addressed before advancing potential water tax instruments, including Māori rights and interests, pricing localisation concerns and equity issues.
''Any potential water taxes will need to take account of Māori rights and interests in water.
''There are well-established concerns about questions of access, as well as ownership......
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12212736
Concern has been expressed about the Government's Tax Working Group recommendation for a water abstraction tax, but the issue of Māori rights will further complicate the issue.
''There are significant design considerations that would need to be addressed before advancing potential water tax instruments, including Māori rights and interests, pricing localisation concerns and equity issues.
''Any potential water taxes will need to take account of Māori rights and interests in water.
''There are well-established concerns about questions of access, as well as ownership......
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12212736