The Tax Working Group chaired by the late Dr Michael Cullen released its final report in early 2019. The report included a summary of recommendations with regards to necessary tax changes and the reasoning behind them. One of those recommendations was an extension of the Capital Gains Tax. Five years later, with the C.G.T. effectively … Continue reading What are N.Z.’s long term Taxation options?
War on beneficiaries not going to help New Zealand
National attacks a familiar group of people.
Cost of Living avoidably high
One of the biggest gripes every election in New Zealand is the cost of living. Food. School. Transport/Fuel and the list goes on. No one should reasonably expect zero cost of living, but does that mean we should break our weekly/fortnightly income before it even arrives in the bank account? In this article I look … Continue reading Cost of Living avoidably high
Neoliberalism – the New Zealand experience: Part 3
This is the third and final part of a three part series about the New Zealand experience with neoliberalism. I examine the Jacinda Ardern years, and look at where to with a new Government - my hopes, my fears. The improbable victory of Jacinda Ardern and the Labour Party in 2017 can be distilled down … Continue reading Neoliberalism – the New Zealand experience: Part 3
Leftist Kiwi Writes 