Second, polls have consistently shown a clear majority support taxes targeted at the wealthy.

In May, with support for the idea from Labour's own Finance Minister:

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/05/newshub-reid-research-poll-kiwis-support-the-government-introducing-wealth-tax.html

In August, with support from Labour's Minister of Trade:
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/08/newshub-reid-research-poll-results-do-kiwis-support-chris-hipkins-decision-to-rule-out-wealth-tax.html

Despite the NatACTs raging against it for months, even 74% of *ACT* voters polled in September said they support it:

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300979367/new-survey-shows-widespread-support-for-taxes-on-capital-gains-and-windfall-profits

There is a clear public consensus in support of wealth taxes.

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