New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
New Zealand's grassroots campaign for lower taxes and less government waste
The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union is an independent activist group, dedicated to being the voice for Kiwi taxpayers in the corridors of power. It's here to fight government waste and make sure New Zealanders get value for money from their tax dollar. New Zealanders are invited to join and donate at http://taxpayers.org.nz
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Remuneration Authority loses credibility with 41% pay hike
Friday, 17 January 2020, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The 41 percent pay hike for West Coast regional councillors will further erode taxpayers’ trust in the Remuneration Authority, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “Pay rates for councillors should broadly ... More >>
Climate change curriculum
Monday, 13 January 2020, 8:37 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Government’s new climate change educational material for year 7 and 8 students skirts close to taxpayer-funded propaganda, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “The new taxpayer-funded curriculum ... More >>
Tobacco tax hikes a raid on the wallets of Māori
Tuesday, 31 December 2019, 9:08 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
With tobacco tax from Māori taking more than what is paid in treaty settlements, tomorrow’s tobacco excise tax hike is being labelled ‘a raid on the wallets of Māori’ by the Taxpayers’ Union . More >>
Replacing petrol tax with congestion charges is a good idea
Monday, 16 December 2019, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The National Party’s proposal to replace petrol tax with congestion charges has been welcomed by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . More >>
No excuse for an election-year deficit
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Minister of Finance’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update , which includes a $900 million deficit for the next financial year, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “At at time of high commodity ... More >>
New Plymouth’s rates surplus should be given back
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 10:45 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports of New Plymouth District Council’s $1.6 million rates surplus, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “A rates surplus means the Council has taken more from the people of New Plymouth than it needs. It ... More >>
Child Poverty Figures show need for tax relief
Monday, 9 December 2019, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Today’s child poverty figures , revealing that nearly 150,000 children are living in material hardship in New Zealand, show the need for tax relief says the Taxpayers’ Union . More >>
National needs to walk the walk on fuel tax
Friday, 6 December 2019, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The National Party cannot credibly critique the Government’s hikes to fuel tax while it refuses to commit to reversing these hikes, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “Simon Bridges has lambasted ... More >>
Neutered fuel price inquiry is a cruel joke
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the final findings of the Commerce Commission’s inquiry into fuel prices, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “The Commerce Commission’s whole inquiry should be roundly dismissed as a joke. The Government ... More >>
Shane Jones conflict of interest disclosure came too late
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Shane Jones, Minister of Regional Economic Development, eventually declaring a conflict of interest over the NZ Future Forestry Products PGF application wasn't political transparency — it was crisis management butt covering, says the New Zealand Taxpayers ... More >>
Government restricts access to major spending announcements
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
For the first time, the Government is blocking economic staff from the Taxpayers’ Union from the Minister of Finance’s Half-Year Economic Fiscal Update. More >>
Would ban on foreign donations apply to party ‘foundations'?
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Justice Minister Andrew Little to clarify whether the ban on foreign donations to political parties will also prevent foreign donations made via ‘foundations’ connected to political parties. More >>
Clayton Park School showcase of Labour’s policy laziness
Monday, 2 December 2019, 11:00 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Clayton Park School’s totally unnecessary $238,000 cash injection announced yesterday by the Prime Minister is demonstrative of money not being targeted to where it is most needed, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . More >>
Taxpayers’ Union congratulates NZ First
Friday, 29 November 2019, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to New Zealand First’s decision to oppose January’s hike in tobacco excise, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says: More >>
Amazon tax must be delayed in light of service shutdowns
Friday, 29 November 2019, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to delay the introduction of the ‘Amazon tax’ in light of reports Amazon will withdraw its international websites while it processes how to comply with new GST rules, says the New Zealand ... More >>
New NZ First Foundation leaks contradict Peters’ claims
Friday, 29 November 2019, 9:35 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Deputy Prime Minster Winston Peters to front up and explain newly leaked details of his involvement in the establishment of the NZ First Foundation and so called “benefits” to those who contribute to the NZ ... More >>
Taxpayer-funded decommissioning of an oil field outrageous
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 11:26 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to news that taxpayers may have to cover the $155 million cost of decommissioning a Taranaki Oil field, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: More >>
Continued attempts at secrecy a bad start for new CCC CEO
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
New Christchurch City Council Chief Executive Dawn Baxendale has sidestepped public accountability at her first opportunity by refusing to disclose $30,000 relocation expenses , doubling down on the City Council’s reputation as the most secretive ... More >>
Sextuple the tax on rubbish will hammer the poor
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 10:32 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Environment Minister’s plan to sextuple the waste-to-landfill tax is a revenue grab that will hammer poorer taxpayers, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “Like any levy, this will be ... More >>
Taxpayer-funded charities should be subject to official laws
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to a damning report revealing blowouts on travel and dining at the Hepatitis Foundation, the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling for the extension of the Official Information Act to include taxpayer-funded charities. More >>
