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Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes NZ First Recommitment To Indexation But Condemns ‘picking Winners’ Tax Incentives
Sunday, 23 July 2023, 7:50 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the tax announcements in New Zealand First’s campaign launch , Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, said: “Record levels of inflation have not only eroded Kiwis’ incomes, but have forced many to hand over a higher share ... More >>
National’s Minister For Barry Crump A Slap In The Face For Those Facing Financial Pressure
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 8:59 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is telling the National Party not to waste money on a ridiculous “Minister for Hunting and Fishing”, which will add little, but cost a lot. Jordan Williams, a Spokesman for the Taxpayers’ Union said: “It’s all very well to ... More >>
Broke Department Of Conservation Must Scrap Māori Language Bonuses
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 8:59 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the news that the Department of Conservation (DoC) has agreed to pay staff bonuses of up to $3,500 a year for Māori language skills , Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, said: “If a role at the Department of Conservation ... More >>
Taxpayers And Ratepayers Subsidizing Irresponsible Property Investors
Saturday, 22 July 2023, 8:54 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers and Ratepayers Subsidizing Irresponsible Property Investors Responding to news that the Government has pledged $15 million towards the restoration of the St James Theatre in Auckland , Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, ... More >>
Revealed: Taxpayers Pay For Yet Another Film Commission Junket
Friday, 21 July 2023, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that the New Zealand Film Commission spent over $73,000 sending staff to Cannes Film Festival. The Taxpayers' Union condemns the New Zealand Film Commission's (NZFC) recent excursion to the Cannes Film Festival. ... More >>
Parker's Fuel Tax Comments Tone-Deaf During Cost-of-Living Crisis
Friday, 21 July 2023, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to David Parker’s comments that hiking fuel taxes even further is not out of the question for Labour’s much-delayed transport budget, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, said: “Fuel taxes hit poor and rural households ... More >>
James Shaw Called Out For Greenwashing With $90 Million In Corporate Welfare
Friday, 21 July 2023, 11:46 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling out James Shaw for greenwashing for wasting $90 million on corporate welfare for Fonterra which will not reduce one gram of New Zealand’s net emissions. Reacting to the announcement, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, ... More >>
NEW REPORT: A Wealth Tax Taxes Savings, Innovation And Entrepreneurial Growth
Friday, 21 July 2023, 9:01 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
A new report published by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union analysing the impacts of a wealth tax reveals that it would be significantly damaging for New Zealand economically and would discourage savings, innovation and entrepreneurial growth. Using a collection ... More >>
Government Spending Driving Up Cost Of Living
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 11:14 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on today’s Consumer Price Index announcement, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, said: “Today’s inflation figures will not come as much consolation for families across New Zealand who are struggling with the cost of living. ... More >>
Highway Hoedown: Waka Kotahi And Auckland Transport Throw $45k Party For Puhoi-Warkworth Highway Opening
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 11:28 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that Waka Kotahi and Auckland Transport have spent $44,480.74 on the opening ceremony for the Puhoi to Warkworth highway. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, commented: “Clearly Waka Kotahi still hasn’t ... More >>
One in Eight Cigarettes Now Comes From Black Market
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
New data from KPMG suggests organised crime will the biggest winner from new measures targeting cash-strapped smokers, warns the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union . The share of tobacco consumption sourced from New Zealand's black market has increased to 12.1%, ... More >>
Ineffective $1 Million Truancy Awareness Campaign Simply Unjustifiable
Thursday, 13 July 2023, 11:33 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the $1 million advertising campaign to raise awareness about low school attendance, Taxpayers' Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, said: “Declining attendance rates were receiving media coverage throughout 2022. Kiwis didn't need ... More >>
NEW POLL: Hung Parliament As Māori Party And ACT Make Gains
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
National drops 2.4 points on last month to 33.3% while Labour drops 1.8 points to 31.1%. ACT is up 0.5 points to 13.2% while the Greens are down 0.8 points to 8.9%. The smaller parties are the Maori Party 5.0% (+1.5 points), NZ First on 3.3% (+1.7 ... More >>
OCR Freeze Is Little Comfort To Kiwis Already Struggling With The Cost Of Living
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5%, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Callum Purves, said: “Today’s OCR freeze will be of little comfort to Kiwis who are already struggling with the ... More >>
Peeni Henare Conflicts Is Banana Republic Stuff
Tuesday, 11 July 2023, 11:35 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling today’s revelations that at least a quarter of a million dollars from the Ministry of Health were given to a company run by the Associate Minister Peeni Henare’s partner “banana republic stuff”. Responding ... More >>
Taxpayers' Union Co-founder Retiring After 10 Years
Friday, 7 July 2023, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
FRIDAY 7 JULY 2023 Almost ten years after co-founding the NZ Taxpayers’ Union with Jordan Williams, David Farrar is retiring from the board. “When Jordan and I set up the Taxpayers’ Union in 2013, I never imagined that almost ten years on ... More >>
Education Mandarins Put Taxpayers Before Farming Lobby
Friday, 7 July 2023, 2:18 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Commenting on the news that the Ministry of Education has chosen to use cheaper imported carpet rather than use more expensive alternatives made from domestically produced wool, Taxpayers' Union spokesman, Jordan Williams, said: "We commend ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Exposes Hypocrisy Of High-Tax Campaigners
Friday, 30 June 2023, 10:57 am | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that none of the various wealthy people, celebrities, and former civil servants who signed a letter calling for higher taxes have put their money where their mouth is and contributed further from their own pocket to fuel ... More >>
Farmers Need Less Red Tape, Not Taxpayer Handouts
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 7:52 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to prioritise reducing unnecessary and costly regulations for those growers, farmers and businesses affected by North Island weather events rather than providing them with taxpayer-funded handouts. Commenting ... More >>
Taxpayers' Union Exposes Outrageous Government Junket To Space Conference
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers' Union has uncovered that the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) indulged New Zealand's Space Agency in a recent trip to the USA, costing $36,760.07. An Official Information Request revealed that the NZ Space Agency ... More >>
