Show Notes
Who decides which voices voters get to hear? Aly Cook joins Shubz to explain why the NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party is challenging Sue Grey’s exclusion from the Taxpayers’ Union’s Greymouth debate. She shares her account of a heated phone call, why they turned up anyway, and her reaction to Labour and the Greens pulling out of the debate series. Bernadette Soares makes the case for NZ First’s proposed 20% company tax rate for eligible businesses. Would it help businesses hire, invest and keep manufacturing in New Zealand? And how would the country recover the revenue it gives up? Plus, it’s time to Spill the Tea with Councillor Lee. Rotorua councillor Robert Lee questions proposed reserve transfers to Te Arawa entities, the potential loss of lease income and what ratepayers stand to gain. We also get into water services, council spending and take a look inside the council chamber. Shubz responds to criticism of his platform and asks: when did being Māori mean we all had to think the same? Shubz Says So | Episode 114 Subscribe, share it with the whānau and have your say in the comments. For all inquiries: [email protected] 0:00 Opening and guest intro 47:20 Bernadette Soares interview 1:02:21 Ellie Cook interview
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