A closer look at election promises on tax, rates, healthcare and cost of living – The Prosperity Project

Nadine HigginsThe Prosperity Project host·NZ Herald·6 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌Katie Bradford joins Nadine Higgins on The Prosperity Project to talk through the different parties' election promises and how they affect your wallet.Political parties trying to convince voters they’ll be better off under their leadership are promising everything from ‘no new taxes’ and capped council rates to free GP visits, cheaper public transport and subsidised solar. But voters should look beyond what a policy promises to put into – or keep