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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 185 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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
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
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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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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Recent guests on Taxpayer Talk include:
1. Ruth Richardson
2. Elizabeth Rata
3. Oliver Hartwich
4. Marian Tupy
5. David Farrar
6. Roger Partridge
7. Mark Hooper
8. Garrick Tremain
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