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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 >>
Rising Unemployment Proves Economy Is Stalling: Time For Willis To Act
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“More New Zealanders out of work is not a sign of a healthy economy, especially when combined with last month's GDP contraction. If Minister Willis wants more jobs and higher wages, she needs to back New Zealanders who create them.” More >>
Spot Audit Exposes GP Appointment Crisis: 1 In 7 Practices Leave Kiwis Waiting A Month To See A Doctor
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers' Union is urging political parties to focus on boosting GP workforce capacity, not marketing gimmicks. More >>
NEW POLL: National And Labour Take Big Hits; NZ First And Greens Gain
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Greens gain 1.3 points to 12.0 percent, while New Zealand First gains 2.5 points to 10.6 percent. ACT drops 0.1 points to 6.6 percent, while Te Pāti Māori gains 0.1 points to 4.4 percent. More >>
NEW POLL: National Gain And ACT Fall; Coalition Can't Form Government
Monday, 8 September 2025, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Greens gain 0.9 points to 10.7 percent, while New Zealand First gains 0.3 points to 8.1 percent. ACT drop 1.9 points to 6.7 percent, while Te Pāti Māori gains 1.1 point to 4.3 percent. More >>
End The Ministerial Maze: Time To Cut Cabinet Down To Size
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 1:54 pm | Taxpayers' Union
“If the Government is serious about delivering for New Zealanders, it must take this report as a blueprint: set a clear target to cut Cabinet down to size, publish a timeline, and start the job of rebuilding accountability.” More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Launches Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“Councils are only as good as the people we elect to sit on them. Often we don’t know where they stand on important issues. The Ratepayer Protection Pledge draws a line in the sand to highlight which candidates are standing with ratepayers this ... More >>
Running Scared, Hipkins? Accountability Doesn’t Happen In Secret
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 10:24 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
In any other context with a witness refusing to give evidence, it is as though they have something to hide. The refusal to face public questioning insults every New Zealander who made sacrifices during lockdowns. More >>
Government Gets Failing Grade On Five Of Five Key Economic Issues
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:26 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Voters were asked to say whether they thought the Government was doing a “good job" or “bad job" in each area. In no area did the Government receive a net positive result. More >>
NEW POLL: Hung Parliament As National Fall Behind Labour
Monday, 11 August 2025, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The poll, conducted between 03 and 05 August, shows Labour overtake National as the largest party, gaining 2.0 points to 33.6 percent. National drops 2.1 points to 31.8 percent. More >>
