The Frontline with Dr Gary Payinda

Glenn Barclay of Tax Justice Aotearoa answers our tax questions, from the $1 billion LNG import terminal 'levy/tax', to the IRD's treatment of high-net worth individuals, to how some multinational companies are diverting 94% of their NZ revenue offshore and avoiding paying billions in taxes. Plus the Salvation Army's report on surging child poverty and a 50% increase in food insecurity in NZ since 2019.

History teacher and Post-Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) president Chris Abercrombie discusses cut-rate lunches, school curriculum changes, and double standards when it comes to school privatisation. With a perhaps surprising chat about the cellphone ban in schools. Have a listen, get educated, and share with a friend. #teacher #education #nz

A conversation with Rob Campbell, economist, healthcare expert, and co-founder of Kaitiaki Hauora, a new organisation that wants us to focus on 3 things: an adequately funded public healthcare system, a move away from healthcare privatisation, and a return to respect for Te Tiriti obligations in healthcare.

We know the public backs our public healthcare system. In an election year, how can we get all our political parties to back the public healthcare system as well?

Dr Bagshaw (can we make him Health Minister please?) points out the 'secret' scam that is public-private partnerships...also known as dirty 'ol 'privatisation'.

Surgeon Phil Bagshaw has dedicated his life’s work to helping people in need. He’s founded a charity hospital. Now he’s doing right by the people of Aotearoa educationally as well, pointing out the elegant scam used internationally to transfer wealth from taxpayers to corporate owners: the public-private healthcare ‘partnership’, in its many guises. Currently hitting NZ in a big way.

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An eye-opening talk with Reuben Otto, firefighter and member of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) about the challenges of firefighting. Not just the heat and cancer risk, but the lack of a #FENZ employment contract for 571 days and counting, a broken funding model, public attacks by politicians, understaffing, and debilitated fire trucks. Despite it all he maintains a positive outlook and an undiminished dedication to the job that will inspire you. Share with your friends!