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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.

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Federated Farmers National Board member Mark Hooper joins Taxpayer Talk with Peter Williams to critique the government’s "deeply flawed" replacement of the Resource Management Act with the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill.

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In November 2025, Garrick Tremain joined Peter Williams to discuss his colourful life as one of New Zealand’s finest and most influential political cartoonists of the contemporary era

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Author David Cohen joins Jordan Williams for a no-holds-barred chat about his new book, Jacinda: The Untold Story. Billed as a refreshingly un-mushy take on Jacinda Ardern’s premiership, David drew on hundreds of interviews to cut through the PR glos... more

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Roger Partridge
Chair of the New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: 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: Jordan Williams and 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: Peter Williams Hosts Taxpayer Talk: Cameron Luxton on the Gene Technology Bill
Nick Stewart
Chief Executive of the Stewart Group, a Hawke's Bay-based financial services firm
Stewart Group
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Nick Stewart on Rates Driving Inflation
John O'Connell
Chief Executive of the Taxpayers' Alliance, with 16 years of experience advocating for taxpayers.
Taxpayers' Alliance
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: John O'Connell on Rates Caps, Death Tax and the MPs' Expenses Scandal
Nick Leggett
Former mayor of Porirua and Chief Executive of Infrastructure New Zealand
Infrastructure New Zealand
Episode: Peter Williams Hosts Taxpayer Talk: Nick Leggett on Infrastructure and Local Government

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Jordan Williams
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Peter Williams
Host of Taxpayer Talk

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
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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.
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.
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.
Taxpayer Talk: Federated Farmers’ Mark Hooper on the Flawed Replacements of the Resource Management Act
Q: You've described the Natural Environment Bill as deeply flawed. So in one sentence, what's your core objection?
It doesn't deliver on the government's promises and would fail to reduce red tape, costs, and time delays, leaving us with about the same or more consenting requirements than before.

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The content focuses on issues pertinent to taxpayers in New Zealand, emphasizing accountability in government spending, tax policies, and local governance. Episodes typically feature discussions with policymakers, business leaders, and advocacy experts, addressing critical topics such as economic reform, infrastructure development, education system improvements, and the impact of government decisions on daily citizens' lives. Notably, the discussions often highlight fiscal responsibility and the influence of public policy on taxpayers, making it particularly relevant for those interested in governance and financial accountability within a dynamic political landscape.

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