Bruce Plested, the billionaire co-founder of Mainfreight, said he supported the idea of a wealth tax to help address concerns about inequities in society.
One of the richest people in the country supports paying more tax, but says the super wealthy worry the government will “squander” the money raised.
Bruce Plested, the billionaire co-founder of Mainfreight, said he supported the idea of a wealth tax to help address concerns about inequities in society.
“I believe I do,” he told RNZ in a new series on wealth launching on Monday.
RNZ
British newspaper the Independent called Bob Weir “arguably rock’s greatest, if most eccentric, rhythm guitarist”.
About 30 minutes before the race, they were told the guide would be Sam Ruthe – a record-smashing runner who on January 4 became the fastest 16-year-old to ever run the 1000m distance.
Former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78. Sir Tim, who was awarded the Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2019 New Year's Honours List, served eight terms as Invercargill Mayor between 1993 and 1995, and again between 1998
Asked by RNZ whether Luxon was back at work, what he was doing, and where he was working from, a spokesperson said Luxon was in Auckland working from home, planning for the year ahead.
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