Phil Rennie

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KiwiSaver or KiwiSucker? A Critical View
Phil RennieMay 7, 2008IA94

The promised benefits of KiwiSaver do not match the high cost of the taxpayer subsidies....

Why is Australia So Much Richer than New Zealand?
Phil RennieDecember 4, 2007IA90

Australians are a third richer than New Zealanders. Per capita GDP (adjusted for purchasing power...

Taming New Zealand’s Tax Monster
Phil RennieMay 15, 2007IA87

Since 2000 the amount of tax paid by New Zealanders has increased from $32 billion...

New Zealand’s Spending Binge
Phil RennieMarch 15, 2007IA83

Core government spending is now almost $20 billion a year higher than it was in...

Why Tax Cuts Are Good for Growth
Phil RennieOctober 18, 2006IA75

Economic growth involves a number of factors, which are often difficult to isolate. Tax cuts...

How to Fix a Leaky Tax System
Phil RennieSeptember 14, 2006IA74

Raising the top rate of tax to 39% for income over $60,000 has made New...

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