CGT Is Just an Envy Tax
The numbers above suggest we already have a very fair tax system, which is possibly even skewed against high income earners. A party campaigning on a CGT in 2026 will be swamped at the polls.
Business
The Decline of Frog City
In this case, the frogs are the people of Wellington who allowed a clique of barmy activists to take over their once-proud city.
‘The Mood’ of NZ’s Weak Boardrooms
This reflects on their own ineffectiveness, which has cut productivity, not on our MPs’ quality.
The Sad Story at 1News
Staff at 1News are part of the problem, but they could also be part of the solution if they presented the news in an objective, non-partisan manner. Then some viewers and advertisers might return and aid the company’s balance sheet
It Is Not the Prime Minister...
The biggest capital gains-wanna-be-tax-dodgers in NZ are Labour and Greens own MPs.
The Largest Study on UBI Was Just Conducted
The results are disappointing for advocates. What did people do with the extra time they got from working less? In short, the answer is, they relaxed.
You Should Know Thy Enemy
Politicians turn to the bureaucrats, who face no public accountability and often spend decades in their cushy jobs, who spoon feed them their agenda.
Otago Uni’s Ranking and Big Mistake
By appointing a Labour Party Vice Chancellor it all but ensured losing its med school duopoly.
The Admirable Matthew Hooton
It’s now evident Key saw being prime minister solely in the context of a personal career highlight experience rather than any wider desire to build a better nation.
Dr Jackie Stone – A True Loss
Dr Stone was burdened by the enormity of the global forces at play and perhaps saw no way out. Let her sacrifice not be in vain.
The SFO Will Be Kept Busy Monitoring the Fast Track Act List
BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich has come out saying how pleased businesses are with the list. Likewise, the Employers and Manufacturers Association credits the announcement as a potential major economic boost.