VIDEO: UK/Europe visit, October 2007

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23 October 2007
VIDEO: UK/Europe visit, October 2007

Shot during the Dublin leg of a week-long visit to Europe and the UK, John reflects on whether lessons learned from the Irish economy can be applied to New Zealand.

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#1 - Andrew 2007-10-23 17:46 - (Reply)

John, keep up the good work. Keep up the positive attitude, your modesty and recognise when Labour opt for good policies - their arrogance will win you the election - fingers crossed.

#2 - David Turner CA said:
2007-10-24 13:43 - (Reply)

Keep up the good work, John. This Government needs to be held to account. E.g. KiwiSaver is a great concept, but one (as a chartered accountant) I fear is destined for either failure or a preserve of the wealthy. Not only are astute business people putting their money in property as an alternative investment strategy to KiwiSaver, but many self employed or those on the sickness/invalid benefits who are not employees simply cannot afford it. We're wanting to help those on the benefit get off it or even give the self employed a leg up; yet most KiwiSaver Providers refuse to recognise the fact that most people cannot budget beyond a week at any one time. Providers have their own minimum criteria which simply do not match the needs of the poor. Should KiwiSaver be made compulsory in future, many will not even have the cash to pay for essential services or accommodation. I am a businessman at heart but this Government needs to be held to account. If we are to get people off the benefit, we cannot allow Providers to dictate their own terms.

#2.1 - Nathan McCluskey 2007-10-25 10:52 - (Reply)

I agree with David. This has to be centrally regulated in order to ensure fairness and avoid the exploitation of kiwisavers.

#2.2 - Basil Kennedy 2007-11-04 12:08 - (Reply)

I watched Helen this morning with political analyst from T.V one and they are discussing Tax-Cuts.. She showed to me that she is really hunger for power. What a waste of time using that strategy to stay in Parliament. Keep up the good work John. You have my 100% vote.

#3 - Nathan McCluskey 2007-11-05 10:34 - (Reply)

If we can have tax-cuts without a return to National's policies in the 1990s then that's far from a waste of time.

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