Outcomes How the NZ Govt’s climate scam works – Explained in cartoons was last modified: April 19th, 2016 by Geoff Simmons
Looking for our new report Climate Cheats II – The Dozen Dirty Businesses – Click here Today we are launching a new report called Climate Cheats. It shows that New Zealand was by far the biggest buyer of fraudulent foreign carbon credits … Read More
Much of the kerfuffle globally around tax dodging pertains to the “rich” whoever they are – not paying their fair share. The more truth there is to this perception, the heavier the burden on those who do pay their full … Read More
Today on The Nation, Gareth released a new report which reviews the taxation of wealth and property around the world. You can watch the interview here. Currently in NZ half the top 200 wealthiest people don’t pay the top rate … Read More
The Government is currently consulting on its latest round of fresh water reforms. One proposal is to allow people that own consents to use fresh water can trade those consents. As this Whiteboard Friday explains trading can bring benefits, but … Read More
Wellington City Council (WCC) is proposing some changes to the Animal Bylaw, including microchipping cats and requiring owners to ask for permission to own more than a set number of cats. At moments like this it is remarkable to note … Read More
Peter Dunne’ policies are often overshadowed by his very fine head of hair; and to be fair Associate Minister for Health’s ‘do’ is really quite striking. On this occasion however, we really should be admiring him for the sensible decision … Read More
Andrew Little has blamed the recent poor poll numbers for Labour partly on the public debate around the Unconditional Basic Income (UBI). Although it was never Labour Party policy – it was simply raised as an option to look at … Read More
Most Kiwis seem to agree – as a matter of principle, there should be no junk food advertising aimed at children. A recent poll found that 72% wanted stronger restrictions on junk food advertising to kids. The question is how … Read More
Are electric cars really the future of New Zealand transport? A group of enthusiasts think so and are driving the length of the country to prove it https://www.facebook.com/LeadingTheCharge/events/. Geoff goes for a test drive in a fully electric Nissan Leaf with … Read More