Podcast Episodes

Taxpayer Talk: The dangerous folly of the Climate Change Commission

The Climate Change Commission plans to up-end our economy with a highly political, centrally-planned regulatory agenda. Jordan is joined by Oliver Ha…

5 years, 6 months ago

Taxpayers Talk: Central planning returns: Oliver Hartwich on the Climate Change Commission proposals, how they won't reduce emissions but will make us poorer

In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Taxpayers' Union Executive Director Jordan Williams interviews New Zealand Initiative Executive Director Olive…

5 years, 6 months ago

Taxpayer Talk - Class of 2020: Simon Watts, National

In preparation for 2021 the Taxpayers' Union is sitting down with new kids on the block, and getting to know the fresh faces of the 53rd Parliament o…

5 years, 8 months ago

Taxpayer Talk - Class of 2020: Damien Smith, ACT

In preparation for 2021 the Taxpayers' Union is sitting down with new kids on the block, and getting to know the fresh faces of the 53rd Parliament o…

5 years, 9 months ago

Taxpayer Talk - Class of 2020: Dr. James McDowall, ACT

In preparation for 2021 the Taxpayers' Union is sitting down with new kids on the block, and getting to know the fresh faces of the 53rd Parliament o…

5 years, 9 months ago

Tim Hazledine on economic recovery and the case for a GST cut

Tim Hazledine, Professor of Economics at the University of Auckland, sits down with Islay to discuss his ideas for a viable path to economic recovery…

5 years, 11 months ago

Taxpayer Talk: David Seymour on ACT's Alternative Budget

In this episode, Islay Aitchison talks to ACT leader David Seymour about his party's proposed tax cuts, public debt and cutting red tape.

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6 years ago

Taxpayer Talk: Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional Council culture and recall elections

In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Taxpayers' Union Research Officer Islay Aitchison interviews Tauranga City Councillor Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional…

6 years ago

Taxpayer Talk: Decade of deficits

This week's Pre-election Fiscal Update revealed a dire projection of increasing Government debt. Islay is joined by economist Joe Ascroft to discuss …

6 years ago

Taxpayer Talk: Our reaction to Labour's tax plan

Immediately after Labour announced its policy for a new higher tax rate on income over $180,000, Louis sat down with Islay and Joe to record a podcas…

6 years ago