Nicky Hager is back with a new book taking aim at one of the country’s most prominent lobby groups, the Taxpayers’ Union. 

He alleges the organisation has played a key role in shifting New Zealand politics to the right, claiming they worked with the tobacco industry and focused on race-based campaigns. 

The NZTU’s director Jordan Williams flatly denies the allegations and has said the book is full of inaccuracies. 

So, what exactly is Hager claiming, what evidence does he have, and what does the book tell us about the political landscape heading into this election? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior journalist, David Fisher, joins us to take us through the the allegations and the broader picture around them.

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Producer: Jane Yee

Nicky Hager is back with a new book taking aim at one of the country&rsquo;s most prominent lobby groups, the Taxpayers&rsquo; Union.&nbsp;
He alleges the organisation has played a key role in shifting New Zealand politics to the right, claiming they worked with the tobacco industry and focused on race-based campaigns.&nbsp;
The NZTU&rsquo;s director Jordan Williams flatly denies the allegations and has said the book is full of inaccuracies.&nbsp;
So, what exactly is Hager claiming, what evidence does he have, and what does the book tell us about the political landscape heading into this election?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior journalist, David Fisher, joins us to take us through the the allegations and the broader picture around them.
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

What Nicky Hager’s Dirty Work alleges about the Taxpayers’ Union

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