Crypto Traders Slammed With Tax Bills
In April, IRD noted it had “identified 355,000 unique crypto-asset users in New Zealand, undertaking around 57 million transactions, with a value of $36 billion”.
Economy
‘Too Sick to Work’ Needs Addressing
Nobody can look at the evidence and deny a problem. Too many are languishing on benefits when the best thing for their mental health would be a job: a purpose, companionship and more money.
AOC on the Warpath
Socialists hope to radically change America – and they just might get the chance. Democrat incumbents and big businesses beware.
Chuck Schumer’s $53 Billion Bat Houses
Here’s the bottom line. Washington won’t cut spending. And it doesn’t look like they’re going to cut regulations either. They won’t even tackle obvious fraud when it smacks them in the face.
Let the Economists Take Over
When we leave it to politicians and bureaucrats who think they know better – well, we get the 2026 Federal Budget – or worse. Let’s leave the plane flying to the pilots, yeah?
Get Ready for ‘Business Friendly Socialism’
The actual solution is embarrassingly simple. You are only “in hock to the bond market” if you borrow. This most certainly will not improve under a “business friendly” socialist.
A Look at TOP’s Citizen’s Income Policy
TOP just wants to redistribute more than ever before, with no strings and no obligations, all the while pretending they have a magic bullet to do away with complexity, EMTRs and to fire-up the economy. I don’t think they understand human nature.
Only Those Living off the Public Purse Could Be So Tone Deaf
As the old saying goes, turkeys don’t vote for an early Christmas.
Labour Is in Free Fall
In economic speak, nothing is free. This is a lesson the left appear incapable of learning. Barbara Edmonds’ economic baking will be a recipe for economic pain not economic gain.
How NZ Councils Are Wasting Millions on Climate Change
I recently made a formal submission to the Kāpiti Coast District Council on their Draft Emissions Reduction Plan 2026–30. You are welcome to copy it and question your council.
How the Left Convinced Young People That Wealth Is Taken
Frustration with high costs has made younger generations more receptive to claims that wealth requires exploitation. But envy-driven attacks only limit our future opportunities.
Austerity? The Public Service Size Increased Again
That means there is currently a broken promise of $295,200,000 per annum with the 1,476 extra staff.
Quarter of a Million Children Are Now Dependent on Welfare
It's appalling that a quarter of a million children now need an income from the state to feed, clothe and house them.
A Warning to Parliament and the People
This is the truth parliament refuses to face. This is the truth the public can no longer ignore. This is the truth that will define the legacy of every representative who remains silent.