Tax
Tax expert on government KiwiSaver fees tax backdown
'Take your hand out of the cookie jar' was the public backlash to the government's proposed GST tax on KiwiSaver accounts.
This led to the proposed bill - which would have netted it hundreds of… Audio
What does proposed KiwiSaver change mean for account holders?
The government plans to charge GST on fees paid on KiwiSaver accounts from April 2026, potentially netting it hundreds of millions more in taxes.
University of Canterbury Professor Adrian Sawyer… Audio
Women refunded by MSD now hit with unjust taxes - advocates
Women who have been refunded by the Ministry of Social Development after being wrongly sanctioned are now being punished again by being double-taxed, beneficiary advocates say.
Under section 70A of… Video, Audio
Political commentators Lamia Imam & Brigitte Morten
Political commentators Brigitte and Lamia give their verdict on National's two-day conference in Christchurch where it elected a new party president, Sylvia Wood. Audio
Tax tit for tat in Parliament
It's been tit for tat over tax at Parliament today. The row blew up after a news report claiming National had parked its policy to to effectively give people a tax cut.
Now the party says the same… Audio
What makes a charity a charity?
The Supreme Court has ruled that Family First isn't a charity - so what actually are the rules about what is and isn't a charity? Audio
What makes a charity a charity?
The Supreme Court has ruled that Family First isn't a charity - so what actually are the rules about what is and isn't a charity?
AudioTax
Taxes! You may know how your family buys things, but how does the Government pay for what it does? Audio
New Zealanders paying 10 extra days worth of tax in 2022 - accountancy firm
Today is tax freedom day, but it has come 10 days later than last year.
'You can't take the politics out of tax' - Revenue Minister
The Revenue Minister says he wants to get the facts out about tax, so politicians and voters can have a more informed debate about tax rules. Audio
Revenue Minister wants facts about tax
The Revenue Minister says he wants to get the facts out about tax, so politicians and voters can have a more informed debate about tax rules.
David Parker's proposed bill would require periodic… Audio
Industry calls for alcohol manufacture tax rate to be reduced
An expected rise in taxes on alcohol to match inflation will be crippling for manufacturers and importers, an industry group says.
IRD says high income earners may be trying to avoid new tax bracket
The tax department thinks some high income earners may be trying to avoid the new top tax bracket, with officials concerned that people are shifting money around to avoid paying.
Political commentators Mills & Morten
National's leader Christopher Luxon makes the case for tax cuts. Kathryn, Stephen and Brigitte discuss what further sanctions New Zealand could place on Russia. Also, the protest at Parliament is… Audio
Davos Man: the billionaires who looted the world's economies
"Davos Man: a member of the global billionaire class that controls the majority of the world's wealth". In his new book, New York Times global economics correspondent Peter S. Goodman contends that… Audio
Forager of the foreshore: mudlarking on the River Thames
There was a time when Mudlark-artist Nicola White was part of the high-pressure banking world in London, but she reached a point in her life when she wanted to do something she was really passionate… Audio
Financial update with market analyst Jeffrey Halley
New Zealander Jeffrey Halley is OANDA's Senior Market Analyst for Asia Pacific. He joins the show to cover off some big recent stories, including the impact of China real estate giant Evergrande… Audio
Calling Home: Dawn O'Connor in Brussels
West Aucklander Dawn O'Connor lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she has been based since 2018. She joins Jim for Calling Home. Audio
Kiwi cryptocurrency thriller keeps readers guessing
In her former life, Martinborough-based author Rosy Fenwicke was a doctor who wrote books on the side. She's been a fulltime writer for a year now and won't be going back anytime soon. Her latest… Audio
Staying alive for the next 40 years? Treasury is planning your future.
How will decisions made about Covid-19, climate change, housing and an ageing population play out 40 years from now? The Treasury is making predictions and wants the public to weigh in. Audio
