Taxpayer Talk

Taxpayer Talk by New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Inc.

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Inc.

We're the voice for Kiwi taxpayers in the corridors of power. With our 190,000 subscribed members and supporters we fight for Lower Taxes, Less Waste, and More Accountability across all levels of government. Join or support the Taxpayers' Union at www.taxpayers.org.nz

Categories: News & Politics

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The New Zealand Initiative Chair Roger Partridge joins Taxpayer Talk with Peter Williams to discuss a new report arguing New Zealand could unlock more than $24 billion for essential infrastructure by recycling mature Crown-owned commercial assets. Roger explains how redirecting capital tied up in government-owned companies such as Air New Zealand, Kiwibank and the mixed ownership electricity generators could help fund hospitals, schools, roads and water systems — without raising taxes or incr...

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