Top’s headline policies

Tax reform

This would see tax rates on salaries and wages slashed by a third and owners of assets would pay more. Top claims this would make 80 per cent of the public better off and the 20 per cent that wouldn’t be could afford it. Those without liquid assets would have a “mortgage” with IRD that they could pay off once able, or they passed away.

Smarter immigration

Top said this was all about bringing in migrants who can improve New Zealand’s standard of living. If you can improve it “we welcome you”. “If not, thanks, but no thanks.” To make this happen, the party proposes reforming the study-to-work residency programme, allowing skilled migrants in on a trial basis and letting them stay if they find skilled work that’s of demonstrable benefit and develops

business, high-skilled visas.

Reform of NZ superannuation

Top would means test New Zealand Super, meaning retirees earning income above $50,000 would not get any additional income from superannuation. The money from this will go towards the policy below.

Thriving families and UBI

This would see all families with young children given $200 per week. All retirees will also get $200 a week, and those of greater need would be able to top up to the current New Zealand Superannuation level by a further $7500 per year.