Leftist Kiwi Writes Health, New Zealand Affairs, Senior Citizens, Social Development, Society, Taxation

To raise or to lower: The question of N.Z.’s retirement age

Should it be raised or should it be lowered? The suitability of New Zealand's retirement age has come into question as the Government continues to cut away at the welfare state that has underpinned our socio-economic wellbeing. I personally support keeping it at 65, but with a few caveats to allow flexibility in certain respects. … Continue reading To raise or to lower: The question of N.Z.’s retirement age

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?