We may be two years away from our next general election, but the possibility of more tax is already being debated. 

Labour is starting to warm the public up to the idea of a wealth or capital gains tax being part of their 2026 manifesto - with leader Chris Hipkins saying its necessary to deal with our ageing population.  

The possibility of introducing either tax has been debated by the left, and rejected by the right, for years – but is it time we have that conversation? 

Today on The Front Page, we discuss this with tax experts Robin Oliver from Oliver Shaw and Geof Nightingale from Geof Nightingale Advisory.  

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Susie Nordqvist
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

We may be two years away from our next general election, but the possibility of more tax is already being debated. 
Labour is starting to warm the public up to the idea of a wealth or capital gains tax being part of their 2026 manifesto - with leader Chris Hipkins saying its necessary to deal with our ageing population.  
The possibility of introducing either tax has been debated by the left, and rejected by the right, for years – but is it time we have that conversation? 
Today on The Front Page, we discuss this with tax experts Robin Oliver from Oliver Shaw and Geof Nightingale from Geof Nightingale Advisory.  
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Susie Nordqvist Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

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Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.

Wealth or Capital Gains? What taxes should New Zealand be looking at

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The rise and rise of online retailers has hit an all-time high – with the likes of Temu and Shein dominating consumption worldwide.

New research has revealed over the course of three months, one in four New Zealanders surveyed purchased products from ultra-fast fashion retailer Temu. A further 14% of Kiwis are estimated to have recently purchased from Shein.

The stats keep coming: Tearfund’s 2021 Ethical Fashion Report found in 2019 that 40% of clothes imported into New Zealand could be made using forced and child labour. It’s all while one study found garments were thrown out after no more than 10 wearings.

So, when it comes to t-shirts and dresses being sold as low as $6 – who is really paying the price?

Today on The Front Page, Tearfund head of advocacy Claire Gray joins us to discuss.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

The rise and rise of online retailers has hit an all-time high – with the likes of Temu and Shein dominating consumption worldwide.
New research has revealed over the course of three months, one in four New Zealanders surveyed purchased products from ultra-fast fashion retailer Temu. A further 14% of Kiwis are estimated to have recently purchased from Shein.
The stats keep coming: Tearfund’s 2021 Ethical Fashion Report found in 2019 that 40% of clothes imported into New Zealand could be made using forced and child labour. It’s all while one study found garments were thrown out after no more than 10 wearings.
So, when it comes to t-shirts and dresses being sold as low as $6 – who is really paying the price?
Today on The Front Page, Tearfund head of advocacy Claire Gray joins us to discuss.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Ultra-fast fashion: who is really paying the price?

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It’s the one story that’s been impossible to escape this year – the US Presidential election.


Months of debates, rallies, and shocking developments have led to today when Americans are heading to the polls to decide who will lead their nation for the next four years.


Vice-President Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. Taking over from incumbent Joe Biden, she’s up against former President Donald Trump in what many are calling one of the most important elections of our lifetime.

We speak to NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan who's on the ground in the US - and run through the six months leading to election day.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineers: Dan Goodwin, Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

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It’s the one story that’s been impossible to escape this year – the US Presidential election.
 Months of debates, rallies, and shocking developments have led to today when Americans are heading to the polls to decide who will lead their nation for the next four years.
 Vice-President Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. Taking over from incumbent Joe Biden, she’s up against former President Donald Trump in what many are calling one of the most important elections of our lifetime.
We speak to NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan who's on the ground in the US - and run through the six months leading to election day.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineers: Dan Goodwin, Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills
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An assassination attempt, fiery debates, and felony crime: the lead up to the 2024 US Presidential Election

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Remember remember the fifth of November... 

It’s Guy Fawkes, which means a sleepless night for some of our furry friends.  

For more than 400 years the English Catholic’s failure to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London has been celebrated – but at what cost?  

Every year we are warned by the likes of the SPCA that what is an exciting night for us, is a terrifying night for animals. 

Not to mention Fire and Emergency NZ is continuously urging people to think about the risk of fireworks before buying them.  

Each time it rolls around the question is asked – should fireworks be banned?  

And, why on earth does New Zealand even celebrate it in the first place?  

Today on The Front Page, Animates CEO Neil Cowie is with us to explain why tonight is such a scary experience for animals big and small... 

First, we speak to AA Insurance underwriting manager Nancye Maloni on the continued calls to roll back on the fireworks.  



Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineers: Dan Goodwin, Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember remember the fifth of November... 
It’s Guy Fawkes, which means a sleepless night for some of our furry friends.  
For more than 400 years the English Catholic’s failure to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London has been celebrated – but at what cost?  
Every year we are warned by the likes of the SPCA that what is an exciting night for us, is a terrifying night for animals. 
Not to mention Fire and Emergency NZ is continuously urging people to think about the risk of fireworks before buying them.  
Each time it rolls around the question is asked – should fireworks be banned?  
And, why on earth does New Zealand even celebrate it in the first place?  
Today on The Front Page, Animates CEO Neil Cowie is with us to explain why tonight is such a scary experience for animals big and small... 
First, we speak to AA Insurance underwriting manager Nancye Maloni on the continued calls to roll back on the fireworks.  
 
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineers: Dan Goodwin, Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills
See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Guy Fawkes: Is it finally time to ban fireworks for public sale and use?

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Wealth or Capital Gains? What taxes should New Zealand be looking at

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