Should NZ Have a Capital Gains Tax?⎟Ep. 2447
About this episode
The episode debates whether New Zealand should implement a capital gains tax, exploring arguments for and against it.
Should New Zealand introduce a capital gains tax… or would it do more harm than good? In this episode, Ed and Andrew go head-to-head on one of the biggest issues heading into the 2026 election – laying out the strongest arguments for and against a comprehensive CGT. You’ll learn: The case for a CGT – including whether it could fund lower income taxes The case against – from reduced investment to the “lock-in effect” Why New Zealand is an outlier compared to most OECD countries Main idea? This isn’t a simple yes-or-no policy. A capital gains tax changes behaviour, incentives, and how wealth is created. The real question isn’t just “is it fair?” It’s what kind of economy New Zealand wants to build. For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter…
People in this episode
Host: Ed
Guest: Andrew
Topics covered
- capital gains tax
- New Zealand economy
- tax policy
- OECD comparison
- investment behavior
Keywords
- capital gains tax
- New Zealand
- tax policy
- OECD
- investment
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New Zealand, OECD
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