Tax policy sounds complicated and boring, but underneath all the detail, most of the debate comes down to one question:
“Where should the tax burden sit?”
In this solo episode, Ben breaks down the major tax approaches being proposed ahead of the 2026 New Zealand election; including income tax, capital gains tax, wealth tax, land tax, and the argument for introducing no new taxes at all.
Rather than telling you which policy is best, Ben explains the underlying trade-offs: whether more tax should come from income, property gains, accumulated wealth or land, or whether government should instead work within the tax it already collects.
At its core, the episode is about making election tax policy easier to understand so you can decide for yourself where you think the tax burden should sit.
Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth.
This podcast was proudly produced by Fanaticals: https://fanaticals.co.nz/