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Talk of NZ becoming Australia's tax haven unlikely to become a 'big issue', economist says

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 2 Jun 2026, 9:13am
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Talk of NZ becoming Australia's tax haven unlikely to become a 'big issue', economist says

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 2 Jun 2026, 9:13am

The chief economist of one of the largest banks across the Tasman is quashing talk of New Zealand becoming Australia's tax haven. 

A recent Australian newspaper declared the country's recent capital gains tax changes had lifted our appeal to local property investors due to our lack of capital gains, stamp duty, or land tax.  

Westpac Group's Luci Ellis told Heather du Plessis-Allan there won't be as many concessions for new purchases of existing homes for rent, but negative gearing is still an option on new builds.  

She says while some Aussies might find a New Zealand property attractive, if what they're motivated by is the tax concessions, they can still buy a new build in Australia.  

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