TOP - The Opportunities Party

It’s great to see you’re talking about tax, Labour. But you’re talking about the wrong kind! Here are 5 reasons a land value tax (LVT) is better than a capital gains tax (CGT) or wealth tax:

We are thrilled to welcome Shamubeel Eaqub to speak at TOP Talks on the 2nd of December at 7.00pm, at the Western Springs Garden Community Hall. Shamubeel Eaqub is an influential economist who makes the complexities of economics both easy and engaging. Currently, he serves as the Chief Economist at Simplicity, bringing over two decades of experience. Shamubeel will be speaking on how business and government can collaborate to address shared challenges out to 2050. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/g36vx65R

This is a brand-new event we’ve created to bring together all our TOP members and friends, to meet and socialise, and hear hear some educational and informative talks. Our TOP Talk will centre on what’s happening with water in Canterbury. If you want to hear more about the water you drink, whether it is safe, and the decision making that affect the quality of our fresh water and its ecosystems, this talk is for you. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gRS3QPZa

To ensure we all receive the level of care we expect, we need to sustainably fund core services. But to avoid ballooning costs in the long term we also need to work smarter - investing early to prevent the serious health conditions that ruin lives and cost our health system dearly.

The Treaty Principles Bill is divisive and pointless. So why are we doing it?

We are thrilled to welcome Rob Campbell CNZM to speak at TOP Talks 17th November at 1.30 Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum, Dunedin. With a long career in the trade union movement, private sector and public service, Rob Campbell is one of New Zealand’s most well-known and experienced enterprise leaders, having been awarded Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ge4v9KDH

New Zealand has some of the least affordable housing in the world, both for buyers and renters. Entire generations are being locked out of secure long-term housing, and the gains on housing have become a major driver of inequality. The money we pour into housing lowers our standard of living and prevents investment in the productive economy.

The role of Chief Science Advisor has been vacant since July. The coalition has said decisions will be based on data and evidence, but are they committed to that?

Minister Unclear on Wokeness of Japanese Food: Ditches Sushi for Katsu

Today is the Public Service Association National Day of Action to protest the cuts to public services. It's time to prioritise and protect the services that help our communities thrive.