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Taxpayers’ Union Shatters Window & Glass Association’s Protectionist Drivel
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 4:46 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming today’s comments from Window and Glass Association NZ whinging about the opening up of their sector to much-needed competition. More >>
Revealed: Health Quality And Safety Commission Continues Rebrand Madness, Blowing Nearly $365,000
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 4:41 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers’ Union Connor Molloy said, “Somehow the commission and others have missed the memo of moving towards the standardised government branding and continued moving to new identities. Government agencies don’t need bespoke brands, by definition ... More >>
Ratepayer Victory! Wellington Pulls Out Of $32 Million Corporate Handout
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 4:39 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the news that Wellington City Council have decided to not go ahead with the $32 million Reading Cinema deal, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Whatever spin the mayor tried to put on it, it was ... More >>
RMA Changes Welcome, But Must Go Further
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Government’s announcement of changes to resource management laws, Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director, Jordan Williams, said: “These changes are a step in the right direction in terms of removing ideological and unworkable ... More >>
Rates Increase Shocker – Gore Residents Face Rates Hike Of 21.4%
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports that Gore District Council is proposing to hike rates by 21.4%, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson, Sam Warren, said: “Clearly something is very broken for councils across New Zealand. “A culture of historic wasteful spending throughout ... More >>
Christchurch City Council's Stadium Obsession Needs To Stop
Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:44 pm | Taxpayers' Union
This stadium has already burdened Christchurch ratepayers enough, with its ridiculous delays and enormous budget blowouts. These extra nice-to-haves are clearly unaffordable, and represent nothing more than just wasteful gold-plating: Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Slams Eye-watering Hastings Rates Hike
Friday, 19 April 2024, 9:57 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports that Hastings District Council is set to hike rates by 25 percent, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “We get that cyclone recovery and investing in resilient infrastructure will obviously be front ... More >>
REVEALED: RNZ’s Hypocrisy Over Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 12:11 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that Radio New Zealand (RNZ) spent $71,842.53 on Facebook advertising over the past 12 months, despite earlier this year coming out in support of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill , which would force the likes ... More >>
NEW POLL: Strong Support For Inflation Adjustment Of Tax Brackets To End The Stealth Tax
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 1:16 pm | Taxpayers' Union
A new Taxpayers’ Union — Curia poll has revealed that New Zealanders – at a ratio of five to one – support inflation adjustment of income tax brackets. 67% of respondents supported inflation adjustments while just 13% were opposed. More >>
Government Spending Still Driving Cost Of Living Skyward
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 11:00 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to today’s release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Domestic inflation is still punishing Kiwis, with non-tradeable inflation – the aspect most ... More >>
More Competition, Not Less, The Solution To Failing Councils
Monday, 15 April 2024, 11:50 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to comments from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on the prospect of Supercity-like deals in New Zealand, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Where there are savings to be found, councils should ... More >>
NEW POLL: Kiwis want Nicola Willis to hold firm on tax relief
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
A new Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll has revealed that 53% of New Zealanders believe that the Government should continue to deliver the tax relief that was promised by the National Party during the election campaign. 29% of respondents thought that ... More >>
Sky-high Interest Rates Show Kiwi Families Need Government To Show Some Fiscal Responsibility
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to hold the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5%, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “High interest rates stifle growth and punish Kiwi families. They’re ... More >>
Government Must Clamp Down Harder On Managerial Class With Public Service Cuts
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to concerns from public servants that managers seem to be ‘immune’ from staffing cuts, Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman, Alex Murphy, said: "The whole point of the Government's spending cuts was to axe the back-office bureaucracy and ... More >>
NEW POLL: More Bad News For Centre-Right As Government Parties Drop In Support
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
National is down on last month to 37.1% (-0.3 points) while Labour is up slightly to 25.7% (+0.4 points). The Greens take third place on 14.6% (+3.3 points) while ACT drops back to 7.2% (-2.8 points). The smaller parties are NZ First on 6.3% (-1.1 ... More >>
MPs Must Not Take Pay Hike While Kiwis Go Backwards
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 6:29 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on MPs to put their money where their mouths are and implement a pay freeze rather than accept a taxpayer-funded pay hike at a time when many families are going backwards. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor ... More >>
Government KPIs Show Progress But Lack Ambition
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 6:22 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the release of nine Government key performance targets to be achieved by 2030, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Kiwis won’t need reminding that despite public spending jumping 84% since 2017, ... More >>
Revealed: Callaghan Innovation Wastes Over $170,000 On Rebrand As Staff Call Out Job Cuts.
Monday, 8 April 2024, 3:01 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that Callaghan Innovation has blown $170,000 on a rebranding exercise at a time when taxpayer-funded agencies were being told to curb spending. Information obtained under the Official Information Act reveals that ... More >>
New Report: Fire And Emergency Levy Increase Unjustified, Performance Review Needed
Monday, 8 April 2024, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is today releasing a r eport highlighting the significant failure of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to realise the expected efficiency gains following the 2017 mega-merger of fire services. The report concludes ... More >>
Government Puts An End To Labour’s Hijack On Local Democracy
Friday, 5 April 2024, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“Electors should be able to vote on, and veto, fundamental changes to their local voting system. It’s refreshing to see the new Government restoring this necessary democratic convention. More >>
