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Tonga departure tax hike irks NZ Tongans

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, June 8, 2015) – A Tongan community leader in New Zealand says the Tonga government's decision to raise departure tax by almost 50 US dollars is an unreasonable burden on overseas-based Tongans.

The government's first budget includes charges on foreign exchange and the departure tax increase to raise funds for the 2019 Pacific Games.

The Chair of the Tonga Advisory Council Melino Maka says while Tongans don't mind helping the government, the moves go too far.
Mr Maka says the move will put off deperately needed tourists.

He says the Tonga government should be looking at other ways to grow the economy before making expensive commitments like the 2019 games.

Source: Radio New Zealand International

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  • Siapua
    Siapua Monday, 08 June 2015 23:22 Comment Link

    vakai'i fakalelei atu pe na'a ko e kakai pe ena nenau talitali lelei 'a e PM mo nau kaikaila hosana hhhhhhhhhhhh.... ko e toki sio eni he vale 'ene matolu hhhhh

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