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13Yo Leaves President Candidate Devastated

February 05, 2026 / 00:29

This episode discusses the potential implementation of a capital gains tax in New Zealand, featuring a conversation about wealth distribution and tax system complexity.

The guest addresses the challenges of introducing a capital gains tax, stating that discussions are ongoing and no policy has been finalized. They emphasize the importance of fair wealth distribution.

The conversation touches on criticisms from the right regarding the complexity a capital gains tax could introduce, with the guest asserting the need for simplicity in tax policy.

Additionally, the guest reflects on a recent performance by Willy Jackson, giving it a high rating but noting some irritation.

TLDR

The episode debates a potential capital gains tax in New Zealand and its implications for wealth distribution and tax simplicity.

Episode

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Do you think a capital gains tax would be a good thing for New Zealand? >> That's a tough question that one. We

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have not released our policy yet. You're going to be the first interviewer to get

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us chippy. We're all discussing it right now and I can't say whether it's going

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to come in or not. >> What about you personally? >> I've always been a supporter of a fair

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wealth distribution in this country. >> A lot of people on the right say capital

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gains tax would complicate the tax system. >> Well, that's what they will always say.

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Our job will be to make it simple and easy for the country to understand. >> How did he do Willy Jackson?

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>> Very good. Nine out of 10. I would have given you 10, but you irritated

Episode Highlights

Support for Wealth Distribution
A personal endorsement of fair wealth distribution in New Zealand.
“I've always been a supporter of a fair wealth distribution in this country.”
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February 05, 2026

Episode Quotes

That's a tough question that one.
13Yo Leaves President Candidate Devastated
I've always been a supporter of a fair wealth distribution in this country.
13Yo Leaves President Candidate Devastated
Well, that's what they will always say.
13Yo Leaves President Candidate Devastated

Key Moments

Personal Stance00:13
Criticism Response00:19