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The Government’s Walk Needs To Match Its Talk: Fuel Support Must Not Fuel More Debt
Monday, 23 March 2026, 10:51 am | Taxpayers' Union
More borrowing to fund fuel support will only pour petrol on the inflation fire, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf says. More >>
Credit Downgrade Warning Shows Willis Must Rein In Debt
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 8:46 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Fitch move simply reflects what the bond market has been saying for some time: that New Zealand’s risk profile has got even worse over the last two years. More >>
Tell Greenpeace To Take A Hike: Secure The Minerals Deal And Get NZ Growing
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 4:45 pm | Taxpayers' Union
While Greenpeace are busy cosplaying outside electorate offices, New Zealand’s economy is stalling, said Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf. More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes Wellington Three-Year Plan, But Says More Savings Needed
Friday, 13 March 2026, 11:33 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“Getting the three-year plan over the line is a positive step and demonstrates that when councils actually go looking for savings, savings are there to be found.” More >>
New Zealand First And ACT Correct To Oppose Inland Revenue Proposals To Tax Shareholder Loans
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 11:30 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“The solution is simple. If Inland Revenue is worried about loans that are never repaid, the law should simply deem any outstanding shareholder loans to be dividends when a company is liquidated and tax them accordingly.” More >>
Hipkins Must Answer As Royal Commission Reveals Ministers Ignored Advice During COVID Response
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf says the report raises serious questions about accountability. “New Zealanders were repeatedly told the Government was ‘following the science’. The Royal Commission report shows that wasn’t always the case.” More >>
Seymour Dead Wrong To Say Fuel Tax Relief Would Increase Borrowing - So Long As Govt Cuts Wasteful Spending
Monday, 9 March 2026, 7:56 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Currently, taxes and levies make up more than 44 percent of the price you pay at the pump. But the only true tax cut is to reduce spending. More >>
NEW POLL: Centre-Left With Narrow Lead; Labour Lead On Keeping Tax Low
Friday, 6 March 2026, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
This poll shows Labour gain 0.3 points to 34.4 percent, while National drops 2.9 points to 28.4 percent. The Greens gain 0.2 points to 10.5 percent, while New Zealand First drops 0.8 points to 9.7 percent. More >>
NEW REPORT: Claims Of Rising Inequality Don’t Stack Up
Friday, 6 March 2026, 11:35 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Based on work by Treasury officials on income distribution from 2007 to 2023, The Myth of Rising Income Inequality finds inequality peaked around 2012–13 and has since fallen, leaving it lower in 2023 than at the start of the period. More >>
With Signs Middle East Conflict Will Drag On, Government Must Rule Out More Borrowing
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“Over the last six months Treasury has made it clear: NZ is poorly positioned to weather another global shock. Unfortunately, those warnings now look less theoretical and more like a sign of what’s coming,” said the union spokesperson Tory Relf. More >>
Hipkins Says Labour Doesn't Want To Toll Existing Roads - But Labour MPs Voted For It In November
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 4:27 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The election is nine months away, but Chris Hipkins is gaslighting New Zealanders when it comes to tax, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson, Tory Relf said. More >>
Labour Rule Out New Bridge Tax, Will National Do The Same?
Monday, 23 February 2026, 8:41 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Labour leader Chris Hipkins today ruled out tolling the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge . Responding to this, Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman Tory Relf said: “Tolling to pay for a new road is fair. Tolling a bridge that’s already been paid off is ... More >>
Luxon’s Power Tax Will Hit Households And Jobs
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:02 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Make no mistake, a tax on power will hit jobs and make households worse off. If Luxon wants to spend money on LNG plants, he needs to find the money through savings elsewhere. More >>
NEW POLL: Hung Parliament As Cost-of-Living Concern Soars To Highest Level Since May 2024
Monday, 9 February 2026, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Cost of Living remains the most important issue, jumping 7.4 points to 34.9 percent. This is its highest result since May 2024. More >>
Rates Pain, Pay Gain: New Councillor Salary Increase Dashboard Exposes Eye-Watering Pay Rises For Councillors And Mayors
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
According to the latest dashboard data, local councillors have accepted an average 9.81 percent annual adjustment to their pay, while mayors have seen an average jump of 8.53 percent. More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Mourns The Passing Of Garrick Tremain
Monday, 29 December 2025, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
For decades, Garrick Tremain's work cut through political spin with intelligence, clarity, and unmistakable wit. His cartoons were never merely humorous; they were incisive, challenging, and often uncomfortable for those in power. More >>
NEW POLL: Government Holds Lead, Cost-Of-Living Concern Soars Ahead Of Christmas
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The poll shows Labour drops 1.7 points to 31.6 percent, while National drops 0.2 points to 30.0 percent. The Greens gain 1.6 points to 10.8 percent, while ACT gains 0.3 points to 8.9 percent. More >>
Government Delivering Huge Regulatory Tax Relief With RMA Reforms
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
If these Bills pass, New Zealand’s housing, infrastructure, and productivity crises will have just got a lot more manageable, , Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman James Ross said. More >>
Retirement Commission Joins Treasury’s Warning Call
Friday, 14 November 2025, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“The sooner policies are changed, the less dramatic the changes need to be. With Government spending still higher than when Labour left office, now is the time to be serious about getting spending under control.” More >>
NEW POLL: Centre-Right Lead, Labour Largest Party, Seymour Sees Boost
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Despite the lead for the coalition, the poll shows Labour still keeps its spot as the largest party, gaining 2.1 points to 33.3 percent. National gained 0.6 points to 30.2 percent. More >>
