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A Mini-Hoon with David Skilling on productivity
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- The Hoon
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- Feb 26, 2026
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- 1727
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Summary
Independent economist David Skilling gave a stark public presentation to Treasury officials and others yesterday that painted a brutal picture of New Zealand’s labour productivity and real wage catastrophe since 2010, pointing out our economy remained stuck in a low-investment rut with weakening trade connections. Skilling’s presentation in video form below is a must-watch and should be seen as a landmark moment ‘calling b******t’ on at least three decades of economic reforms focused on squeezing down the size of Government and keeping capital gains tax free at all costs. I spoke with David in a Substack Live this morning, referencing his presentation below. Thank you Ant O'Brien , Michael Sharpe , Steve Glicken, MD , James Wilkes , John Smart , and many others for tuning into my live video with David Skilling ! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thekaka.substack.com/subscribe