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GOVERNMENT ECONOMICS NETWORK AND CHAIR IN PUBLIC FINANCE PRESENT: NEW ZEALAND NEEDS A SUGAR TAX TO PROTECT US FROM CHRISTMAS EXCESSES The Chair in Public Finance and the Government Economics Network have the pleasure of hosting a light-hearted Christmas debate and networking event. Waistlines often expand around the Christmas season. This may reflect the appearance of candy canes, eggnog lattes, and other edible Christmas goodies. Could a sugar tax save us from these sugar-laden treats? The UK introduced a tax on sugary drinks in its 2016 Budget and other countries seems to be lining up. But will it deal with the alleged obesity problem among children and adults? What about other good or bad side-effects of a sugar tax? Is regulation a better way to go? Or should government simply leave our Christmas treats alone? FOR: Sarah Hogan* Senior Policy Analyst Economics Ministry of Health AGAINST: Jenesa Jeram* Policy Analyst New Zealand Initiative Commentated by John Creedy, Principal Advisor, Treasury & Professor of Public Finance, Victoria Business School The structure for each debate will remain the same as in previous years – 15 minutes from each speaker, and 10 minutes from the commentator, followed by Q & A and a show of hands to decide the winner. Date: 15th December 2016 Time: 4.00-5.00pm followed by refreshments Venue: Ground floor, MBIE, 15 Stout Street, RSVP by 9th December to [email protected] or on 04 463 9656 For further information on other debates in this series, see www.victoria.ac.nz/cpf/events * Speakers have been allocated to speak ‘for’ or ‘against’ by the debate organisers. The views and arguments they express therefore do not necessarily reflect their personal views. Nor do they reflect the official policy or position of their employers.