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Taxpayers’ Union Slams Unbelievable Rates Hike From Greater Wellington Regional Council
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 6:43 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to Greater Wellington Regional Council's proposal to hike its rates by 19.8% for the 2024/25 financial year, Taxpayers Union spokesman, Alex Murphy, said: "Time and again we see councils come up with these ludicrous rates hikes to ... More >>
Climate Change Commission Insistent On Making Emissions Reduction Expensive
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to today’s release of the Climate Change Commission’s advice on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), Taxpayers’ Union climate policy spokesperson, Connor Molloy, said: “The advice, if accepted, would continue to keep carbon prices ... More >>
New Zealand Should Follow Australia’s Lead And Abolish Tariffs
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 10:25 am | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is renewing its calls to abolish all tariffs following reports that Australia plans to unilaterally abolish nearly 500 of its tariffs. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “With the stroke of a pen, the Government ... More >>
National’s Changes To Labour Trust Tax Bill Pathetic And Kicks Farmers
Monday, 11 March 2024, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s recommended changes to the proposed trust tax hike saying they barely touch the sides. Taxpayers’ Union spokesman, Jordan Williams, said: “The recommended $10,000 income de minimis ... More >>
Department Of Conservation Must Conserve Taxpayer Money
Monday, 11 March 2024, 10:58 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to claims from the Department of Conservation (DoC) that they are ‘spread too thin’ and are unable to perform their functions, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “The only reason DoC is spread too thin is because ... More >>
NEW POLL: Labour Hits Record Low But Warning Signs For Luxon And New Government
Friday, 8 March 2024, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
National is down 2.2 points on last month's poll to 37.4%, while Labour also drops by 2.6 points to 25.3%. The Greens are up to 11.3% (+2.3 points), overtaking ACT who drop back to 10.0% (-3.7 points). The smaller parties are NZ First on 7.4% (+2.4 ... More >>
Sorely Needed Targeting On The Way For Ailing Health Sector
Friday, 8 March 2024, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Government’s announcement that five key outcomes-focused health targets are set to be introduced, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Taxpayers’ Union – Curia polling last year showed that 70% ... More >>
Dunedin City Council’s 17.4% Rates Hike Unacceptable
Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:18 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to Dunedin City Council’s proposal to hike rates by 17.4% for the 2024/25 financial year, Taxpayers’ Union spokesman, Alex Murphy, said: “The false argument that time and again gets thrown out by councils is that these monstrous rate hikes ... More >>
15.8% Rates Hike Shows Tauranga Long Term Plan Must Be Delayed Until After Democracy Returns
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:54 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to news that Tauranga City Council is proposing a 15.8% rates hike, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “With the Taxpayers’ Union’s latest Ratepayers’ Report revealing Tauranga City Council had 190.5 FTE ... More >>
Greens’ Threat Straight Out Of Trump’s Playbook
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming Green Party co-leader James Shaw’s extraordinary threat to investors in regional and national projects of significance under the proposed new fast-tracking consent process announced by the Government earlier today. 1News ... More >>
Coalition Sticking Plasters Over New Zealand’s Infrastructure Crisis
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:43 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Coalition Government’s announcement of a fast-track consenting process for major infrastructure projects, Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross, said: “Clearly red tape is holding New Zealand back, and the ... More >>
If Tearing Down Premier House Is Cheaper, Then Get It Done
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:52 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling for all options to be on the table in terms of having a Premier house fit for purpose. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “Even fiscal hawks would agree that we need a Premier residence suitable ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Urges Masterton District Council To Prioritise Ratepayers Over Legacy Projects
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on Masterton District Council’s plans to demolish the town hall and municipal building to build a new hall, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “The Council’s plan to spend a combined cost of $49 million on ... More >>
Councils Can Save Money On LGOIMA Responses By Being More Transparent
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to reports that New Plymouth District Council is establishing a dedicated Local Government Official Information Act (LGOIMA) officer as part of a restructure, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “While putting transparency ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Supports Wayne Brown’s Call For Rates On Government Buildings
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to calls by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown for rates to be charged on Government buildings and to share GST on new-build houses, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “Government-owned properties require the same infrastructure ... More >>
Nicola Willis Needs To Explain Which Coalition Partner Vetoed Reversing The App Tax
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 11:57 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Nicola Willis to front up and explain which coalition partner vetoed National’s pre-election policy to reverse Labour’s App Tax after her comments on Newstalk ZB yesterday that the U-turn on the policy was ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes Scrapping Of Ineffective Road To Zero Campaign
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 10:26 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Government’s proposal to replace the Road to Zero campaign with new safety objectives, Acting Social Media and Field Operations Coordinator, Alex Murphy said: “From the beginning, it was clear that the Road to Zero campaign was ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes Draft Transport GPS, Warns Against Overzealous Tax Hikes
Monday, 4 March 2024, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Reacting to the Government’s release of the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said: “Reducing road user subsidies of walking and cycleway improvements and capping ... More >>
Scrap The App Tax: More Than 3,300 Taxpayers Contacted Nicola Willis Over The Weekend
Monday, 4 March 2024, 10:40 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is delighted that more than 3,300 New Zealanders over just two days have asked Nicola Willis to stick to her pre-election promise and Scrap the App Tax via emails sent at AppTax.nz . Campaign Spokesman, James Ross, said: ... More >>
Bigger Is Not Better Or More Efficient When It Comes To Local Councils
Monday, 4 March 2024, 10:20 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is cautioning against Wellington rushing into its own version of a ‘Super City’, pointing to the lack of evidence that bigger councils reduce cost.Taxpayers’ Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager, James Ross said: “The ... More >>
