There is a disconnect between our government’s lobbying for a trade agreement with the UK and the EU and failing to foster an environment in New Zealand for increased commerce and trade post-Covid, so that we have the products and services available to sell in these markets. A
Should an employer have the right to fire an employee who expresses the view that a trans woman can never be truly a female? The Daily Mail article reads: “ ‘I was just fighting for everyone’s right to hold an opinion’: Mother who lost her job for saying trans women
Charlotte Bedford devpolicy.org Charlotte Bedford is a Research Fellow with the Development Policy Centre and is based in New Zealand. In early May, the New Zealand government announced a second border exception (which I refer to as BE2.0) for Pacific seasonal workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)
National is calling on the Labour Government to reopen public consultation on its car tax so the people of New Zealand can have their say, Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says. The Ministry of Transport carried out consultation on the Government’s “feebate” policy in 2019 before it was
The Government’s car tax will unfairly punish Kiwis who don’t have the option right now of switching to an electric vehicle, National’s Transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says. National supports introducing financial incentives for people to purchase EVs but does not agree with financially punishing those who can’
David Seymour ACT Leader Labour is breaking its promise to not introduce new taxes by slapping new taxes on tradies, farmers and large families. The ‘feebate’ scheme ignores the fact that vehicles are already taxed and subsidised through the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). In September 2020, Grant Robertson said ‘we
Byron Freeman Sure as night follows day, or New Zealand follows Australia, the unions here in New Zealand have decided to chirp up and meddle in what was once (and hopefully still is) a very successful programme. The adage “don’t fix something that isn’t broken” seems to fall
ConexBoxes – Steel Storage Container Solutions conexboxes.com Starting a business is tough and expensive. As a business owner or potential business owner, you are always looking for ways to keep costs low while not compromising the quality of your services. One of the greatest costs is your space, and renting
Kim Beddoes devpolicy.org Kim Beddoes is a weddings and events specialist based in Nadi, Fiji. She was the youngest woman to be awarded Fiji’s Businesswoman of the Year, in 2018. I am the owner of Party & Events Fiji and Fiji Weddings. We specialise in creating stunning celebrations
David Seymour ACT Leader Even Jacinda Ardern’s harshest critics never imagined her ‘nuclear-free moment’ would be coal-powered. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), coal imports are up are up 25 per cent on the same quarter last year. Coal
The arrival of the belated interest deductibility and Brightline rules discussion document brings with it confirmation of what an unprincipled mess the proposed legislation is, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly and Housing spokesperson Nicola Willis say. “National oppose the Government’s ill-advised approach to dealing with the housing
Kurt Mahlburg rt.com Kurt Mahlburg is a writer and author, and an emerging Australian voice on culture and the Christian faith. He has a passion for both the philosophical and the personal, drawing on his background as a graduate architect, a primary school teacher, a missionary, and a young
Lindsay Mitchell lindsaymitchell.blogspot.com Ruth Dyson recieves a gong for her services to disabled people. Good Lord. The minister who forced the minimum wage on sheltered workshops in 2005. She was warned about the effect but bullocked on. Here’s a report from my local paper (when it was
New Zealand is badly in need of a government that understands good decision making and the economic consequences of those decisions. We have not had one since late 2017. The current lot of reprobates are 69 individuals, playing at being in charge and having no idea of how to go
Simon O’Neill ONZM capitalmag.co.nz “Last month Wellington was treated to a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni by a brand new and administratively lean opera company run by musicians for musicians. Against all recent trends they produced a full opera and made a profit. Eight principal roles
