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Labour Must Walk The Talk And Join The Campaign Against Corporate Welfare
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 7:02 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to today’s Budget Speech from Labour’s Finance spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “It is encouraging to see that one of Labour’s stated priorities is to focus on creating ‘a level ... More >>
Wake Up Call: Government Debt Hits $90,000 Per Household Today – “$90k Debt Day”
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Based on the latest Treasury forecasts, New Zealand Government debt will tick above $90,000 per household for the first time ever at 10pm today, Sunday 19 May 2024. The Taxpayers’ Union is calling it “$90k Debt Day”. Commenting on this, Taxpayers’ ... More >>
If The Wellington Mayor’s Not Going To Bother Turning Up Anyway, Sell The Airport Shares
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 10:59 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has been revealed to have missed half of all Wellington Airport board meetings in the past year. More >>
NEW POLL: Luxon Wants Tax Bracket Indexation, So Do Kiwis
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 9:51 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Following comments from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in yesterday’s pre-budget speech that not adjusting tax brackets for inflation each year is “lazy”, the Taxpayers’ Union is releasing a new poll that reveals that the vast majority of ... More >>
Anything Less Than $49/week Isn’t Tax Relief, It’s Shortchanging New Zealanders
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2:18 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Connor Molloy, said: “Christopher Luxon is right to point out that inflation over the last 14 has pushed New Zealanders into higher income tax brackets so that they are paying more of their wages in tax even when they are not better off." More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Warns Against Digital Services Tax
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 11:24 am | Taxpayers' Union
“Introducing this new tax undermines New Zealand’s moral authority to argue against retaliatory protectionist measures from our trading partners with policies that, while neutral on paper, would go against the spirit of free trade through a structure ... More >>
Comical Incompetence As Wellington Council Might Have To Dig Up Brand New $55 Million Bus Lanes And Cycleways
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 10:14 am | Taxpayers' Union
A memo accidentally released by Wellington City Council shows at least $5.2 million of pipes needing urgent repair have just been covered up by $55 million of brand new bus and cycle lanes on Thorndon Quay. More >>
Luxon Must Rule Out Taxpayer Funding For “fatally Compromised” Christchurch Call
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Internet Governance Project founder Milton Mueller asked “is the Christchurch Call accomplishing anything?” Increasingly it seems the only thing it hopes to achieve is killing off free expression. More >>
Wellington Residents’ Views Being Misrepresented In Long-Term Plan Consultation
Monday, 13 May 2024, 10:15 am | Taxpayers' Union
True to form, Wellington City Council’s consultation has been a flop. If they’ve been recording residents’ answers incorrectly, then the only option is to go back to the drawing board and start public consultations again from scratch. More >>
Labour Up, Greens Down But Centre-Right Remains Ahead
Friday, 10 May 2024, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
This is the first time since February that voters have had a net positive view of the country direction. More >>
Covid Inquiry Chair Needs To Jump Or Be Pushed Over Conflicts Of Interest
Friday, 10 May 2024, 5:55 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Mr Blakley should do the honourable thing and step down. More >>
Local Council Distracted By International Politics
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 10:58 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
In response to calls made on Wednesday by Whanganui District Council for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Taxpayers’ Union Spokesperson, Sam Warren, said: “Locals are facing 10.6% rate hikes during a cost-of-living crisis. After receiving a record ... More >>
Government Still A Long Way Off $49 A Week Tax Relief
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 9:50 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to Nicola Willis’ speech to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce this morning, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “Nicola Willis rightly recognises that ‘[w]orkers have endured 14 years without any adjustment ... More >>
Gas Tank Heritage Listing Decision Nothing But Hot Air
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to news that Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop has rejected Wellington City Council’s calls to remove ten buildings from the Heritage List, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Wellington ... More >>
Chief Electoral Officer Needs To Fall On His Sword
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:49 am | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to an Auditor-General's report slamming failures in the administration of the 2023 General Election, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: More >>
Beehive Need To Lead By Example
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 9:51 am | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union says the Beehive need to lead by example, following reports of more than $50,000 spent upgrading video conferencing equipment and furniture in the Prime Minister’s office. Taxpayers’ Union Campaign Manager, Connor Molloy, ... More >>
Double-dipping MP Needs To Pay Salary Back To Council
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 3:44 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to an announcement by Jamie Arbuckle MP that he intends to resign as a Marlborough Councillor in October this year, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross: “Jamie Arbuckle claims that he’s hanging around ... More >>
Double-dipping MP Jamie Arbuckle Taking Ratepayers For A Ride
Monday, 6 May 2024, 4:05 pm | Taxpayers' Union
NZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle should do the honourable thing and either resign his seat as a Marlborough councillor, or stop ‘double dipping’ in taking two salaries to be an elected representative, says Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs ... More >>
Auckland’s Watercare Plan Avoids Pitfalls Of Three Waters
Monday, 6 May 2024, 10:37 am | Taxpayers' Union
“Watercare is the odd one out, as balance sheet separation isn’t required for the the rest of New Zealand – despite what the last Government said. Nevertheless, if this is the model in terms of electricity lines-style regulatory oversight for ... More >>
Ivory Tower Academics Call For Tax On Netflix To Subsidise Video Ezy And United Video
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:38 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming a proposal from ivory tower academics to tax digital services to subsidise traditional news media, equating it to taxing Netflix to subsidise obsolete Video Ezy and United Video. Commenting on the proposal, Taxpayers’ ... More >>
