Two-thirds of New Zealanders believe the Government should increase taxes to keep public services running at their current levels, according to a poll.

One-third believe tax should stay the same and public services should be reduced, a Council of Trade Unions (CTU) poll has found. The CTU used the poll to inform its submission to the Tax Working Group.

The survey was conducted by UMR and polled New Zealanders over the age of 18.

Nine out of 10 of those polled said public services are in need of increased funding from the Government.

The poll also found 66 percent of people thought a fifth tax bracket should be introduced for those earning significantly more than the current top tax bracket. The top tax rate is currently 33 cents on income over $70,000.