National says if it returns to Government, it will consult with the public before moving to reduce tax rates.
National leader Bill English reiterated in a speech today that he would take a softly softly approach in winding back the work of the present Government.
In the past, Mr English has said an incoming National government would look to getting rid of its ownership stake in Air New Zealand and the Kiwibank over time.
Today, Mr English told a Hamilton business audience that National "fundamentally believes that lower taxes are better for small businesses and families".
However, the party would take "a long term view. We will look to lower taxes progressively and in a sustained manner over time, all the while making sure we can meet the growing costs of health and education first".
Mr English said while there was a consensus in the business sector that taxes should be reduced when possible, "I believe this issue should be discussed more widely".
"We will produce a public discussion document on tax. It will include tax options and costs, as well as a discussion of the broader benefits, to society as a whole, of lower taxes."
The new leader of the National party said tax was not a "silver bullet", but argued a government led by him would have more room to move in lifting economic performance and social spending, because it would do away with this Government's super fund.
The Government "is finding they are increasingly trapped by commitments to the super fund", Mr English said.
- NZPA
Bill English takes softly, softly approach to tax cuts
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