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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 >>
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 >>
