Jordan Williams
PM Luxon claiming $52,000 accomodation supplement
The Prime Minister is claiming a $52,000 accommodation supplement to cover expenses while staying in Wellington, because he has chosen not to live in Premier House.
Christopher Luxon will claim the… Audio
Taxpayers' Union offer to redesign Government department logos for free
The Taxpayers' Union is offering to redesign the logos of Government departments for free, after becoming concerned about the potential cost of the new coalition's plan to make them use English… Audio
Taxpayers Union on Ministry of Pacific Peoples $40,000 staff farewell
Public Service commissioner Peter Hughes says the Ministry of Pacific Peoples' 'got it wrong' after spending nearly $40,000 on a farewell for its departing chief executive in October last year.
The… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Jordan Williams (Part 2)
Panellists Jordan Williams and Sue Bradford discuss Britney Spears in court, human rights concerns in China, early childhood education teachers, and the National Party. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Jordan Williams (Part 1)
Panellists Jordan Williams and Sue Bradford discuss the latest Covid-19 developments, the Black Caps' win, and the joy of libraries. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Sue Bradford and Jordan Williams
Caitlin Cherry with Story of the Day and panellists Jordan Williams and Sue Bradford share what they've been thinking about lately. Audio
Tax lobby group spends $15,000 publicly backing CGT
New lobby group Tax Justice Aotearoa is defending spending thousands of dollars on advertising to push its message backing a capital gains tax. Audio
'We make no apologies' for fake names in OIA requests - Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers' Union has been submitting Official Information requests under false names, it was revealed in David Fisher's NZ Herald report on Wednesday. The union's executive director Jordan… Audio
Councillors call for Mudtopia audit
Rotorua councillors are calling for an audit into the failed Mudtopia Event which lost hundreds of dollars. Audio
Tourist levy welcomed...if it works
Tourism Industry Aotearoa say it will back a new border levy for international travelers, as long as the money is used well. The advocacy group hopes the levy will be used to improve visitor… Audio
Taxpayers' Union criticises Callaghan spending
Last week the Taxpayers' Union revealed the government's science funding agency Callaghan Innovation spent more than $300,000 in a year on entertaining clients and staff. Now it says new figures show… Audio
Quit, don't cut back
A new study shows there's no safe level of smoking for such diseases so quitting completely is better than cutting back on the smokes. Audio
Colin Craig defamation case back in court
Colin Craig is back before the courts asking for a rehearing of the defamation claim taken against him by Jordan Williams.
NZ First coalition talks reignite MMP debate
Long-drawn-out coalition talks have once again ignited the debate about the MMP system, and whether or not it should be scrapped. It's been more than two weeks since New Zealanders went to the polls… Audio
$100k for a new road name
Jordan Willams of the Taxpayers Union on a $100 000 highway re-naming exercise. Audio
Auckland DHB ditches tax for sugar drinks conference
The sugar tax conference FIZZ took place at Auckland University yesterday... it was to take place at Auckland's DHB but at the 11th hour, the Ministry of Health changed its mind about lending the… Audio
Colin Craig relieved defamation case a miscarriage of justice
The former Conservative Party leader says it's now up to Jordan Williams to decide if he wants to walk away from the case. Audio
Colin Craig ordered to pay too much in damages, judge says
The High Court in Auckland has ruled that excessive defamation damages against Colin Craig constitute a miscarriage of justice. Audio
Damages awarded in Colin Craig case could have 'chilling' effect
The verdict in the Colin Craig case has yielded the highest damages ever awarded in a defamation case here and some commentators say it could have a ripple effect.
Colin Craig made to pay $1.2m after being found guilty of defamation
A jury has found the former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig guilty of defaming Jordan Williams, and will have to pay more than $1.2 million in damages. Audio