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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can't read Nicky Hager's new book without being struck by bias

I can't decide whether Nicky Hager is naïve or sheltered. Surely it must have been obvious to him while writing this book that the very thing he's accusing Jordan Williams and the Taxpayers' Union of doing is exactly what he is doing himself: acting as a proxy to help political parties. The entire…

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union spokesman responds to allegations made in Nicky Hager’s new book Dirty Work

Nicky Hager’s new book, Dirty Work, has officially been released and it's made some controversial allegations. The book centres on the Taxpayers Union and founder Jordan Williams, and includes claims the lobby group has worked with the tobacco industry, and focuses on race-based campaigns.  Jorda…

What Nicky Hager’s Dirty Work alleges about the Taxpayers’ Union

Nicky Hager is back with a new book taking aim at one of the country’s most prominent lobby groups, the Taxpayers’ Union.  He alleges the organisation has played a key role in shifting New Zealand politics to the right, claiming they worked with the tobacco industry and focused on race-based campa…

#BHN Williams on Hager's claims | Hager responds to Williams | Seymour on race baiting

Jordan Williams appeared on any media source that would have him this morning to reply to Nicky Hager’s new book. He seemingly wanted to mostly refute the accusations that TPU paid out a former worker for sexual harassment, a claim that takes up one line in Hager's 129 page book.Nicky Hager spoke t…

Media Reaction to Dirty Work Proves Hagar Correct

Nicky Hager’s new book, Dirty Work: The Taxpayers’ Union and New Zealand’s Hard Right, is out now. In it, Hagar details the ways Jordan Williams and his web of connected astroturf groups work some of their plans in action and outcomes they caused and how their playbook works - including how media i…

Taxpayers' Union Exposed? The Truth Behind Nicky Hager's New Book

Nicky Hager is back with a new book targeting the Taxpayers' Union, but does his evidence actually stack up? Former insiders Ani O'Brien and Ashley Church join us to tear apart the claims, address the serious allegations against Jordan Williams, and break down why effective political advocacy isn't…

The Front Bench: Luxon confirmed he'll work with Peters- could National lose support?

Every Monday until the election The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, former Business NZ CEO Phil O’Reilly and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills have the insight word and an…

Dirty Work and the New Zealand Taxpayer's Union w/ Nicky Hager: 7th Oct, 2026

Nicky Hager is a prolific investigative journalist and writer, publishing books on a range of often-shadowy topics such as the military, government spy networks, and New Zealand politics. Back in 2006, Hager published The Hollow Men, which drew on internal National Party documents leaked to Hager…

TCBCast Bonus Commentary: "Elvis" (1990) TV Series Episode 3 - "The Locket"

Hello TCBCast listeners! We took a short break for Justin's birthday, but illness and scheduling conflicts struck, however new TCBCast is incoming ASAP! To hold you over, we wanted to share a bit of some of the great backlog of bonus content exclusive to our Patreon, where we've featured over 50 ep…

#204.Lake Placid Review: Asa Vermette’s Title Win & 2026 Season Finale with Wyn Masters

The 2026 World Cup season is DONE — and what a way to finish it. Asa Vermette is the 2026 World Cup Overall Champion after a dramatic final day in Lake Placid, with Jordan Williams pushing him all the way to the final run. At just 19, Asa joins a select few riders to win the World Cup overall in t…