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New Zealand is consistently ranked in the Heritage Index of Economic Freedom as one of the freest economies in the world, due to robust trade, light regulation, strong fiscal health, and a tourist magnet for the entire world. But since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, they have had dramatic lockdowns and their borders have largely been closed. In addition, their relationship with China continues to expand, while they build out a “security” presence throughout the Southern Pacific. On this episode, we talk with Jordan Williams of the New Zealand Taxpayers Union, and examine differences between the US and New Zealand covid-19 response, and what a relationship with China should look like.
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Thanks for the interview. Not only did NZ have the stupid zero-COVID policy but they also didn’t work very hard at getting people vaccinated in a timely fashion. I’m amazed they have much of an economy left. Frankly I hope Jacinta and her party get it good and hard. Unfortunately the Kiwis have given up their guns so who knows how this will turn out. My current motto is never give up your guns or your nukes. I wish it wasn’t so.