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Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?

Written by Lisa Marriott, Professor of Taxation, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

Despite the harm it is known to cause to a significant number of New Zealanders, the gambling industry as a whole is commonly defended for its contribution back to the community.

Lotto NZ, for example, must redistribute all profits from Lotto in this way. Other forms of gambling are taxed or regulated differently, but most...

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Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?

Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print

This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

How a Clean Office Boosts Productivity and Morale

Westpac's panicked response to its money-laundering scandal looks ill-considered

Make the Most of Ensuring Safety with Automated Glass Sliding Doors

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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