Economy
A $10b Welfare Bailout Is Not OK
A bailout to keep Sir Bob Jones afloat and save NZ’s only shrinking city, Wellington, by the rest of us is unacceptable.
The Consequences for Us
Both Trump’s and NZ Labour’s approaches have a logic to them within their domestic contexts.
Trump Victory Could Spark NZ Rethink at APEC in Peru
In addition to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and foreign minister Winston Peters, trade minister Todd McClay is also expected in Peru. For all three ministers, APEC will be a chance to meet more of their counterparts.
The Right of Rebuttal: David Parker
Former Revenue Minister David Parker replies to our blog referencing capital taxes, which will likely dominate debate at the next election.
We Need to Transform Our Future
To put it into perspective, the value of the 1974 scheme would have far eclipsed the combined value of the New Zealand Super Fund at $79 billion, KiwiSaver at $110 billion, and the stock exchange at $165 billion.
Over 11m Paid Out for Vaccine Claims
Compare this with the less than $150,000 paid out for ALL vaccine injury (excluding Covid) each year, in 2018 and 2019.
The RBNZ Has Admitted It Is in Breach of Its Remit
A former chair of US President’s Council of Economic Advisers has explained why.
Right...Orr Wrong
To believe that I could work this out but that Orr, with his degrees in geography and economics, could not, has to be disingenuous to say the least.
The Australians Make It Official
Labour Leader Hipkins, aided by his henchmen in the MainStreamMedia, Wrecked NZ's Economy by Ordering Vaccines Late & Destroyed Trust in our Government
Amnesty and Medicare for All Is Not a Good Idea
Smart immigration drives economic growth, but open doors would shred the social safety net.
The NZ Herald and Radio NZ Misled Us
They asserted that “65 per cent of Kiwis support Capital Gains Tax”. The survey they used shows around 90 per cent oppose it.
Is This a Developing Disaster for Health?
Overall, the commission calls for urgent action in all countries to reduce gambling harm using a public health approach. This means that protection of the health and wellbeing of the population must be given priority over commercial interests.