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Jordan is fresh out of the Budget 2026 lockup and joined by economist Cam Bagrie to unpack whether the Government’s numbers really stack up.

They warn the Budget is heavy on promises, light on proof, and may rely too much on inflation, backloaded sa... more

In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Peter Williams is joined by Nick Clark from the New Zealand Initiative and Jordan Williams (Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director) to break down the Government’s plan to slash New Zealand’s 78 local authorities down to... more

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In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Peter Williams is joined by former Finance Minister and Taxpayers’ Union Chair Ruth Richardson for a no-holds-barred warning about New Zealand’s worsening fiscal mess.

From exploding debt and runaway interest costs ... more

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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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Recent Guests

Cam Bagrie
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Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Jordan Williams and economist Cam Bagrie on Budget 2026
Nick Clark
Executive Director, New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Nick Clark and Jordan Williams on why council amalgamation could make town halls even worse
Jordan Williams
Executive Director and Co-founder, Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers' Union
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Nick Clark and Jordan Williams on why council amalgamation could make town halls even worse
Elizabeth Rata
Professor of Education, University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Professor Elizabeth Rata on the decline of education in New Zealand
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

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Jordan Williams
Co-host, Taxpayers' Union advocate for taxpayer accountability
Peter Williams
Host, policy commentator and commentator on governance

Reviews

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

    Grow a heart, guys. Tax = Love.

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    Dan Bartlett
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A strong focus on taxpayer accountability and fiscal reform.
Critics say it can come across as advocacy-driven rather than neutral analysis.
Some listeners appreciate practical policy insight, while others feel opinions are partisan.

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Taxpayer Talk: Jordan Williams and economist Cam Bagrie on Budget 2026
Q: How do you reconcile expectations of a surplus with the current trajectory and inflationary pressures?
The guest emphasizes that without fundamental structural reform and credible spending containment, the trajectory remains fragile; inflation helps short-term tax take but worsens long-term sustainability unless real reforms are implemented.
Taxpayer Talk: Jordan Williams and economist Cam Bagrie on Budget 2026
Q: Cam, if you had written today's budget, what would you have done differently?
Cam would have pushed for earlier and more aggressive reform of NZ Super and health costs, stronger restraint on operating allowances, and a more transparent plan to ensure growth comes from productivity rather than public sector expansion.
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.

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The show centers on fiscal policy, taxation, and government accountability in New Zealand, with frequent debates about Budget 2026, public spending, local governance reform, and how to improve value for taxpayers. Guests range from economists and policymakers to think-tank researchers and journalists, providing a mix of data-driven analysis and advocacy-oriented perspectives. A notable strength is its explicit taxpayer-focused lens, aiming to scrutinize spending, governance, and reform options with a blunt, reform-minded tone that often challenges official positions. This combination makes it a strong fit for listeners who want sharper insights into policy decisions and their real-world consequences for households and services.

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