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Disposable Vape Ban Will Drive People Back To Smoking
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to the Government’s announcement that they plan to ban disposable vapes, Taxpayers’ Union spokesman for Lifestyle Economics, Connor Molloy, said: “Current issues with youth vaping, although they are on the decline according to the latest ... More >>
Capital City Deep In Crisis Needs More Housing
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 9:45 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to amendments to the District Plan which will see increased height limits for buildings in suburbs surrounding the Wellington CBD, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Even more so than the rest of the ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Stands Down From High Alert After Sleepless Night
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 10:38 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming comments from Christopher Luxon this morning recommitting to ‘no new taxes’ as part of Budget 2024. “Mr Luxon’s refusal at the Post-Cabinet press conference yesterday to repeat the ‘no new taxes’ promise ... More >>
Luxon Must Rule Out New Taxes, Not Adopt Labour’s Approach
Monday, 18 March 2024, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s refusal to rule out introducing new taxes at the budget, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “Today’s refusal to rule out new taxes suggests the Government is nothing more ... More >>
Grant Robertson Interview Demonstrates Why He Should Never Have Been Finance Minister
Monday, 18 March 2024, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to Grant Robertson’s recent admission on a Q+A with Jack Tame that his only regret from his time in office was that he didn’t take on more debt, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson, Alex Murphy, said: “Grant Robertson has now admitted that he ... More >>
Kāpiti Council Living Wage Will Do More Harm Than Good
Monday, 18 March 2024, 10:30 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the introduction of the living wage for all employees and contractors at Kāpiti Coast District Council, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “The problem with blanket living-wage policies is that they ... More >>
Expedia’s Exit From Market Shows App Tax Will Reduce Competition And Raise Prices
Friday, 15 March 2024, 2:54 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is urging the National Party to reconsider its decision to implement the App Tax it campaigned to repeal following reports that Expedia will remove thousands of accomodation providers from its platform when the new tax comes ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes New Bill To Remove Unfair Union Privileges
Friday, 15 March 2024, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is celebrating the lodging of ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar’s Member’s Bill to remove the obligation on employers to automatically deduct fees from union members’ pay. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Celebrates Slashing Of Housing Red Tape In Wellington
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to today’s vote on the District Plan and the recommendations of the Independent Housing Panel, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “Housing, like any market, is a simply a matter of demand and supply but unfortunately red ... More >>
Ruapehu Bailout Throwing Good Money After Bad, After Bad, After Bad, After Bad
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 10:35 am | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming the Government’s announcement to give Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) another $7 million in corporate welfare bringing the total value of taxpayer-funded handouts they have received to $27.35 million in just the past ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Slams Unbelievable Rates Hike From Greater Wellington Regional Council
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to Greater Wellington Regional Council's proposal to hike its rates by 19.8% for the 2024/25 financial year, Taxpayers Union spokesman, Alex Murphy, said: "Time and again we see councils come up with these ludicrous rates hikes to ... More >>
Climate Change Commission Insistent On Making Emissions Reduction Expensive
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to today’s release of the Climate Change Commission’s advice on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), Taxpayers’ Union climate policy spokesperson, Connor Molloy, said: “The advice, if accepted, would continue to keep carbon prices ... More >>
New Zealand Should Follow Australia’s Lead And Abolish Tariffs
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 10:25 am | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is renewing its calls to abolish all tariffs following reports that Australia plans to unilaterally abolish nearly 500 of its tariffs. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “With the stroke of a pen, the Government ... More >>
National’s Changes To Labour Trust Tax Bill Pathetic And Kicks Farmers
Monday, 11 March 2024, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s recommended changes to the proposed trust tax hike saying they barely touch the sides. Taxpayers’ Union spokesman, Jordan Williams, said: “The recommended $10,000 income de minimis ... More >>
Department Of Conservation Must Conserve Taxpayer Money
Monday, 11 March 2024, 10:58 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to claims from the Department of Conservation (DoC) that they are ‘spread too thin’ and are unable to perform their functions, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “The only reason DoC is spread too thin is because ... More >>
NEW POLL: Labour Hits Record Low But Warning Signs For Luxon And New Government
Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
National is down 2.2 points on last month's poll to 37.4%, while Labour also drops by 2.6 points to 25.3%. The Greens are up to 11.3% (+2.3 points), overtaking ACT who drop back to 10.0% (-3.7 points). The smaller parties are NZ First on 7.4% (+2.4 ... More >>
Sorely Needed Targeting On The Way For Ailing Health Sector
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Government’s announcement that five key outcomes-focused health targets are set to be introduced, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Taxpayers’ Union – Curia polling last year showed that 70% ... More >>
Dunedin City Council’s 17.4% Rates Hike Unacceptable
Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:18 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to Dunedin City Council’s proposal to hike rates by 17.4% for the 2024/25 financial year, Taxpayers’ Union spokesman, Alex Murphy, said: “The false argument that time and again gets thrown out by councils is that these monstrous rate hikes ... More >>
15.8% Rates Hike Shows Tauranga Long Term Plan Must Be Delayed Until After Democracy Returns
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:54 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to news that Tauranga City Council is proposing a 15.8% rates hike, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “With the Taxpayers’ Union’s latest Ratepayers’ Report revealing Tauranga City Council had 190.5 FTE ... More >>
Greens’ Threat Straight Out Of Trump’s Playbook
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming Green Party co-leader James Shaw’s extraordinary threat to investors in regional and national projects of significance under the proposed new fast-tracking consent process announced by the Government earlier today. 1News ... More >>
