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Why the tax NZ never wanted to talk about is back on the political agenda in 2026

New Zealand has long stood out among comparable economies not for what it taxes, but for what it doesn’t.

The Conversation · Jun 7

Data gaps and demographic change: the end of the NZ census will create big blind spots

Ending the New Zealand census as we’ve known it will save money – it was “no longer financially viable”, according to Statistics Minister Shane Reti – but the true cost of those savings could be considerable.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025

This NZ law aims to give people with criminal convictions a ‘clean slate’. It’s not working

If you own a business, would you be willing to hire a person who has been convicted for a crime? Give them a chance when a background check shows they have a criminal record?

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

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The viability of some charities could rest on how they’re taxed – we should be cautious about changing the rules

There have long been calls for New Zealand’s charity-linked businesses to lose their tax exemption status. Under the current rules, companies such as Sanitarium, which is wholly owned by the Seventh-day Adventist church pay no income tax.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2025

Yes, landlords gain from the repeal of interest deductibility rules – but it was a flawed law from the outset

The new coalition government has announced a suite of tax reforms, including reintroducing the ability for property investors to deduct the interest costs on their mortgages against their rental income.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2023

The Labour-National consensus on family support means the election won’t change much for NZ’s poorest households

Casual observers could be forgiven for thinking the National Party’s recently released Working for Families tax policy had been cut and pasted from the Labour Party’s own policy. The similarities are certainly striking.

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2023

Failed NZ businesses leave a trail of destruction. Here are 3 things Inland Revenue could do to minimise damage

It feels like there is a high-profile liquidation every other week. Media coverage has included stories on the collapse of tiny home companies, construction firms and homeware retailers, among many others. In just the past week, a failed pool company was under the spotlight.

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

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Celtic to access tax records of sex abuse coaches in bid to prove they didn't work for club

Club lawyers were given permission to review files as they fight legal action brought by around 25 survivors of abuse at Celtic Boys Club.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

Proving the wealthiest New Zealanders pay low tax rates is a good start – now comes the hard part

If nothing else, the just released Inland Revenue study of the tax rates paid by the wealthiest New Zealanders should put to rest the notion we have a progressive tax system. We don’t.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

New Zealand’s millionaires pay lower tax rates than cashiers – it’s time to fix the system

Inland Revenue report finds New Zealand’s 311 wealthiest families pay 8.9% of their income in tax, compared to 10.5% paid by minimum wage workers

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023

Les Benton obituary

Other lives: Tax officer who delighted in helping out his local community in the Yorkshire town of Baildon

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023

Ailsa Irving obituary

Other lives: Founder in the 1980s of the UK Endometriosis Society, which eventually became the national charity Endometriosis UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

New Zealand authorities apologise for encouraging parents to ‘tax’ Halloween sweets

Inland Revenue Department faced criticism online after tweeting a tax on ‘treat hauls’ could teach kids responsibility

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022

Strong tax system is vital for success of Scottish currency, says Richard Murphy

AN economic justice campaigner has said Scotland must have a clearer and more effective tax system than the UK does if it is to adopt its own…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2022

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