Capital Gains Tax
Political analysis: IRD report on tax paid by ultra rich
New research conducted by Inland Revenue has found New Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.
National's leader Christopher Luxon says the solution is not a… Audio
Tax is Love, says Shamubeel Eaqub
A panel at Wanaka's Festival of Colour considers whether taxation is love. Lynn Freeman talks to Max Rashbrooke, Prof. Lisa Marriott and Shamubeel Eaqub in April 2021. Audio
Has Labour abandoned ideology to secure votes?
With the biggest political mandate in a long time, why is Labour holding itself back from treading a traditional - and bold - left-leaning path? Audio
Has Labour abandoned ideology to secure votes?
With the biggest political mandate in a long time, why is Labour holding itself back from treading a traditional - and bold - left-leaning path?
AudioAffects of no Capital Gains Tax on the housing market
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's following the will of the people in the government's decision to not implement a Capital Gains Tax. Economist Michael Reddell tells us how the housing… Audio
Business NZ sees benefit in other tax recommendaitons
A capital gains tax is off the table but the government will still need to find a way to encourage long-term savings and investments. Audio
'No mandate' for capital gains tax - PM
The government has ruled out implementing a capital gains tax, with the PM saying the coalition had not been able to reach a consensus.
New Zealanders respond to CGT decision
New Zealanders were divided by the proposed capital gains tax, so there's been mixed reaction to the announcement it won't go ahead. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
James Shaw: We can’t make changes without tax system reforms
In February, Green Party co-leader James Shaw laid down a challenge, asking whether the government deserved to be re-elected if it didn't introduce a capital gains tax. Audio
Capital gains tax ruled out as long as Ardern’s in charge
New Zealand First has torpedoed the proposed capital gains tax, which Labour campaigned on for the last three elections. Audio
Tax Working Group head Michael Cullen doesn't expect a CGT in his lifetime
The former chair of the Government's Tax Working group says he's disappointed but not surprised that its proposal for a capital gains tax was rejected outright. Lisa Owen interviews Sir Michael… Video, Audio
NZ First torpedoes capital gains tax
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has abandoned any plans to implement a capital gains tax, not just under this government, but for as long as she's in charge. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Government expected to reveal capital gains tax decision today
The government is expected to unveil its decision on a capital gains tax this afternoon. Audio
Tax lobby group spends $15,000 publicly backing CGT
New lobby group Tax Justice Aotearoa is defending spending thousands of dollars on advertising to push its message backing a capital gains tax. Audio
Bridges says CGT will affect up to 570,000 businesses
The National Party says as many as 570,000 businesses will be caught by a capital gains tax if it goes ahead. Audio
Watch: Sir John Key opposes capital gains tax in wide ranging discussion
Video - Former Prime Minister Sir John Key has come out against any capital gains tax in a wide ranging discussion with RNZ's Nona Pelletier. Audio
Govt defends Sir Michael Cullen’s $1000 a day pay cheque
The government is defending still paying Sir Michael Cullen $1000 a day as the head of the Tax Working Group, which delivered its final report last month. Audio
Bridges, Ardern fight over tax exclusions for Māori land
Questions from the opposition about tax exclusions for Māori land have prompted angry exchanges between the Prime Minister and National's leader Simon Bridges. Audio
Broadcasters go OTT on CGT
There has been an overload of opinions about capital gains tax in the media lately from economists, lobbyists, politicians and business people who are part of the story. But plenty of the broadcasters… Audio
Broadcasters go OTT on CGT
There has been an overload of opinions about capital gains tax in the media lately from economists, lobbyists, politicians and business people who are part of the story. But plenty of the broadcasters…
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