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Te Huia Train Service Must Stop Stealing From Motorists’ Pockets
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:37 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to end the rort that sees millions of dollars funnelled away from motorists into the inefficient and expensive Te Huia Train Service. A recent review of the train service between Auckland and Hamilton ... More >>
Punishing Businesses Won’t Lift Kiwis Out Of Cost-of-living Crisis
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:47 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to comments from Nicola Willis that scrapping commercial depreciation is being used to raise funds for personal income tax relief, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Hardworking Kiwis need income tax ... More >>
Economically Illiterate Council Must Not Force $55 Million Hotel Cost Onto Ratepayers
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:45 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming a proposal by Whanganui District Council to build a $55 million four-star hotel and carpark. More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Slams Secret List Of Judges’ Perks
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the long-awaited release of judges’ special allowances, including free air travel and hotels for spouses, generous sabbaticals, and access to limousines, Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Alex Murphy said: “In what world does your employer ... More >>
Hipkins Is Wrong About What Labour Government Got Wrong
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 10:55 am | Taxpayers' Union
“Of all the decisions made by the previous government, it is embarrassing that Chris Hipkins’ only regret seems to be that his pay was frozen. The only bad outcome from freezing MP pay was felt by MPs personally with slightly less taxpayer money ... More >>
MPs Must Reject Out-of-touch Near $20,000 Pay Hike
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:26 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming today’s determination from the Remuneration Authority that backbench MPs will be receiving an additional $17,239 in base salaries by the end of the Parliamentary term. More >>
Air NZ’s Nosediving Performance Shows Need For Privatisation
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:54 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on news that Jetstar has overtaken Air New Zealand as the most reliable airline service provider, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Where’s the incentive for efficiency when the Government’s always ... More >>
Kiwis Slapped With Second-highest Tax Hike In The Developed World
Friday, 26 April 2024, 7:17 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to news that New Zealanders faced the second-biggest tax hikes in the OECD last year, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “People earning no more in real terms have a higher and higher proportion ... More >>
Government Should Should Pull Plug On Tech Sector Handouts
Friday, 26 April 2024, 10:40 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Governments shouldn’t be using taxpayers money trying to pick winners or propping up fashionable industries like SaaS with handouts. More >>
New Media Minister Must Rule Out State Intervention In Private Media
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is today congratulating Hon. Paul Goldsmith on his appointment as Minister for Media and Communications and urges him to rule out state intervention in the private media sector. More >>
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 >>
