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Taxpayer Talk

We're the voice for Kiwi taxpayers in the corridors of power. With our 190,000 subscribed members and supporters we fight for Lower Taxes, Less Waste, and More Accountability across all levels of government. Join or support the Taxpayers' Union at www.taxpayers.org.nz

  1. 'Taxpayer Talk' | Nick Smith joins Jordan Williams to talk local government

    OCT 30

    'Taxpayer Talk' | Nick Smith joins Jordan Williams to talk local government

    On this week's episode of Taxpayer Talk, Jordan sat down to talk with current Nelson Mayor and former National Party Minister, Nick Smith.First elected as a Member of Parliament in 1990, Nick Smith would remain an MP for over three decades. Nick would serve across a number of portfolios, including as Minister of Education, Local Government, and Housing. He was elected as Nelson's Mayor in 2022, and now chairs LGNZ's Electoral Reform Group.With Wellington and Hastings councils in the news over...

    52 min
  2. 'Taxpayer Talk' | Simon Court joins Jordan Williams to talk RMA reform

    OCT 10

    'Taxpayer Talk' | Simon Court joins Jordan Williams to talk RMA reform

    On this week's Taxpayer Talk, ACT MP Simon Court - Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for RMA reform - joins Jordan Williams to talk about the Government's plans for RMA reform.If you like what we do, sign up for updates at taxpayers.org.nzSupport the show

    52 min
  3. Taxpayer Talk: Ewen McQueen on Treaty Issues

    SEP 20

    Taxpayer Talk: Ewen McQueen on Treaty Issues

    Ewen McQueen, author of One Sun in the Sky, joins us on Taxpayer Talk to discuss the Treaty of Waitangi, including questions around the ceding of sovereignty by Maori, interpretations of the treaty, and the politics now surrounding the treaty today. To support Taxpayer Talk, click here.If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to email podcast@taxpayers.org.nz Support the show

    44 min
  4. MPs in Depth: Suze Redmayne

    SEP 16

    MPs in Depth: Suze Redmayne

    This week on Taxpayer Talk is another episode in our MPs in Depth podcast series where we get to know Parliament's new MPs. In this episode, we sat down with National Party MP, Suze Redmayne.Suze was elected as the MP for Rangitikei at the 2023 General Election. Suze and her husband run an award winning farm and sell their lamb under their own brands. Suze shares her life story, what drew her to politics and what she hopes to achieve during her time in Parliament. Also discussed is a number o...

    26 min
  5. Taxpayer Talk: David Buckingham on IRD's leak of private taxpayer data

    SEP 16

    Taxpayer Talk: David Buckingham on IRD's leak of private taxpayer data

    David Buckingham is a Queenstown-based employment relations consultant. He was the supporter who first uncovered the extraordinary behaviour of IRD leaking personal information to social media companies. Jordan sat down with him to talk about what he found, how, and what it means for your data.To support Taxpayer Talk, click here.If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to email podcast@taxpayers.org.nz Support the show

    36 min
  6. MPs in Depth: David MacLeod

    SEP 9

    MPs in Depth: David MacLeod

    This week on Taxpayer Talk is another episode in our MPs in Depth podcast series where we get to know Parliament's new MPs. In this episode, we sat down with National Party MP, David MacLeod.David is the MP for New Plymouth and was elected at the 2023 general election. He spent 22 years on Taranaki Regional Council, including 15 years as the Chair. He has also been a director on some significant organisations including Port Taranaki, Fonterra and Predator Free 2050. Early in his career, David...

    36 min
  7. MPs in Depth: Jamie Arbuckle

    SEP 2

    MPs in Depth: Jamie Arbuckle

    This week on Taxpayer Talk is another episode in our MPs in Depth podcast series where we get to know Parliament's new MPs. In this episode, Connor sat down with New Zealand First MP, Jamie Arbuckle.Jamie was elected on the New Zealand First List at the 2023 General Election. Jamie also remains a current Marlborough district councillor, a role he has held for fourteen years. Jamie has a horticultural background and spent many of his early years in and around the fruit industry. In the podcast...

    40 min
  8. MPs in Depth: Rima Nakhle

    AUG 29

    MPs in Depth: Rima Nakhle

    This week on Taxpayer Talk is another episode in our MPs in Depth podcast series where we get to know Parliament's new MPs. In this episode, we sat down with National Party MP, Rima Nakhle.Rima was elected as the MP for Takanini at the 2023 Election. She was born in Australia where she graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to practice in New Zealand in 2014. Rima shares her journey into New Zealand politics and discusses her proud Lebanese ancestry,...

    30 min
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We're the voice for Kiwi taxpayers in the corridors of power. With our 190,000 subscribed members and supporters we fight for Lower Taxes, Less Waste, and More Accountability across all levels of government. Join or support the Taxpayers' Union at www.taxpayers.org.nz

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  • Creator
    New Zealand Taxpayers' Union Inc.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    159
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    Clean
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    © 2024 Taxpayer Talk
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