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Why did New Zealand’s education system "turn to custard" in 1971? In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, host Peter Williams sits down with Professor Elizabeth Rata to explore how the nation moved from a world-class, knowledge-rich curriculum to one domin... more

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In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Peter Williams sits down with Oliver Hartwich, Executive Director of the New Zealand Initiative, to discuss why he believes the country’s public service is "fundamentally broken" and incompatible with implementing go... more

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What if the world is actually getting better — and we just can't see it? In this episode, host Jordan Williams sits down with Marian Tupy, senior fellow at the Cato Institute and founder of HumanProgress.org, to challenge the doom and gloom dominatin... more

Our latest Taxpayers’ Union–Curia poll sent Wellington into a frenzy at the beginning of March. But in this week’s Taxpayer Talk, Peter Williams sits down with Curia founder - and Taxpayers’ Union co-founder - David Farrar to separate the signal from... more

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Oliver Hartwich
Chief Executive of the New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Oliver Hartwich on restoring democratic control of the Public Service
Marian Tupy
Senior fellow at the Cato Institute; founder and editor of humanprogress.org
Cato Institute
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Marian Tupy on why the world Is better than you think
David Farrar
Head of Curia polling company; co-founder of the Taxpayers' Union
Curia; Taxpayers' Union
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: David Farrar on the methodology and influence of political polling
Roger Partridge
Chair of the New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Roger Partridge on selling public assets to build better infrastructure
Mark Hooper
National Board member of Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Federated Farmers’ Mark Hooper on the Flawed Replacements of the Resource Management Act
Garrick Tremain
Artist, cartoonist, and political commentator
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: The Colourful Life of Cartoonist Garrick Tremain
David Cohen
Wellington-based writer and journalist, author of Jacinda: The Untold Story
Centrist Publishing
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: David Cohen, author of Jacinda: The Untold Story
Rowan Pike
International advisor and consultant on illicit tobacco, ex-Australian Federal Police.
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Rowan Pike on NZ's and Aussie's illicit tobacco boom
Cameron Luxton
ACT MP discussing the Gene Technology Bill and local governance issues
ACT Party
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Cameron Luxton on the Gene Technology Bill

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Peter Williams
Host of the show; Taxpayers' Union
Jordan Williams
Co-host of Taxpayer Talk; Taxpayers' Union

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Bunch o’ charlatans.

    Grow a heart, guys. Tax = Love.

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    Dan Bartlett
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Taxpayer Talk: David Farrar on the methodology and influence of political polling
Q: But why should one poll be the source of such excitement? And how much credibility should we put on political polls, period?
David explains that polls provide a public-facing gauge of attitudes and likely voting patterns, but credibility comes from methodology, transparency, and looking at trends and averages across multiple polls rather than fixating on a single result.
Taxpayer Talk: Roger Partridge on selling public assets to build better infrastructure
Q: How would governance and independence be ensured for the fund?
By establishing a ring-fenced fund with independent governance similar to the New South Wales model, ensuring funds are only spent on certified, additional infrastructure projects from a 30-year plan, to prevent political interference and ensure accountability.
Taxpayer Talk: Roger Partridge on selling public assets to build better infrastructure
Q: What assets would be swapped, and how would the proceeds be used?
Assets such as the Gentailers (Mercury, Genesis, Meridian) and Air New Zealand could be swapped to generate hundreds of millions to billions, with proceeds placed in a ring-fenced fund used exclusively for infrastructure tied to the Infrastructure Commission's plan.
Taxpayer Talk: Roger Partridge on selling public assets to build better infrastructure
Q: How big is New Zealand's infrastructure deficit and why is asset recycling a good solution?
The deficit is large and visible in congested roads and failing services; asset recycling offers a way to mobilize private capital while keeping the proceeds ring-fenced for infrastructure, avoiding new taxes or borrowing, and aligning investments with a long-term plan.
Taxpayer Talk: Federated Farmers’ Mark Hooper on the Flawed Replacements of the Resource Management Act
Q: How much will the legislation reduce farmers' control over how they use their land, and in what ways could it still limit everyday farming activity?
The plan is to operate within environmental limits with national standards, but if those limits are breached, farmers could face discretionary consents, potentially increasing red tape and limiting typical farm operations unless farm plans are effectively designed and accepted as the primary tool.

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What is Taxpayer Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, issue-driven program that features policy insiders, politicians, and industry experts to scrutinize public spending, taxation, regulation, and infrastructure. Episodes frequently center on government efficiency, accountability, and the impact of policy choices on taxpayers, with guests ranging from polling analysts and MPs to farmers' representatives and journalists. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want pragmatic perspectives on fiscal policy, public-sector reform, and how policies translate into costs and outcomes for everyday households. A standout angle is the mix of data-driven analysis (polling methodology, economic metrics) with candid critiques of legislation and governance, plus a willingness to challenge es... more

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