Leftist Kiwi Writes Health, New Zealand Affairs, Taxation

Government assault on democracy threatens New Zealand’s stability – and itself

The Government is rushing legislation through Parliament to repeal the Maori Health Authority is just the latest act in what appears to be an all in assault on democratic practice in this country. And at least one Government Party is forgetting the very principles on which it was founded and on which it gained the … Continue reading Government assault on democracy threatens New Zealand’s stability – and itself

Leftist Kiwi Writes Economy, Social Development, Taxation

What are N.Z.’s long term Taxation options?

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?

Leftist Kiwi Writes Economy, Education, Housing, Infrastructure, New Zealand Affairs, Transport

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