Show Notes
New Zealand has been ranked the 6th most taxed country in the world, with tax revenue accounting for 32.6% of GDP. But are we paying too much, or is our economy simply too small?
We unpack how New Zealand's tax system compares to Australia's, from income tax and GST to capital gains tax and property investment, and debate whether higher taxes, poor productivity and government spending are holding back our economic growth.
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