Leading Economist Michael Reddell critiques New Zealand’s slow economic progress, highlighting government delays in tax reform, investment policies, and planning restrictions. He argues for broad national improvements, advocating for lower business taxes and reduced red tape instead of Special Economic Zones. Reddell stresses that political complacency hampers economic transformation and calls for bold leadership and innovative strategies to enhance New Zealand’s global competitiveness and economic future.

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