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Congestion Charging Inquiry Proposes Raiding Commuters' Wallets
Saturday, 28 August 2021, 4:08 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the release of the Transport Select Committee inquiry into congestion charging , New Zealand Taxpayers' Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: "Every cent of revenue raised by congestion pricing must be returned to motorists, such ... More >>
FENZ has no excuse for its ladder truck debacle
Thursday, 26 August 2021, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The failure of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to procure enough operational ladder trucks for Auckland and Wellington is "a galling failure to prioritise spending", says the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union . Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke ... More >>
Minister unable to answer how much rainy day fund remains
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding the Minister of Finance’s inability to answer a question posed by TVNZ’s Jessica Mutch McKay at today’s 1pm press conference regarding exactly how much is left in the COVID-19 response fund, Jordan Williams of the Taxpayers’ Union ... More >>
Higher fuel levies are coming: so why introduce a ute tax?
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Government's decision to lift the price cap on carbon credits exposes the lunacy of the new tax on petrol vehicles, says the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union . Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, "The Government seems to understand that it ... More >>
Government spends $183,000 advertising 'Clean Car Discount'
Friday, 20 August 2021, 10:56 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) has spent $183,751 advertising its Clean Car Discount, reveals the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union. An official information response shows the advertising campaign was developed by Clemenger BBDO and ran for ... More >>
You can’t beat COVID with art therapy
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Government’s appropriation of COVID-19 response funds for ‘creative spaces’ shows how bizarre its ‘Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme’ has become, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke “Creative ... More >>
Taxpayers fund diatribe accusing National MP of racism
Monday, 16 August 2021, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
New Zealand Taxpayers' Union is condemning Creative NZ for funding a poem that characterises a National MP as a far-right colonialist lamenting “natives refusing to die off”. The poem is part of a Newsroom series funded by Creative NZ to the tune of $21,150 ... More >>
New Zealand Taxpayers Just Got Played By Amazon
Friday, 13 August 2021, 10:35 am | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to news that Amazon’s Lord of the Rings production will abandon New Zealand for its second season, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “Frankly, we’ve been played. The Government justified throwing $162 million ... More >>
Busybody Councillors Bear Blame For Legal Costs Over Library Event
Monday, 9 August 2021, 4:06 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports of Palmerston North City Council’s $30,000 legal bill as it sought to block a group from hosting an event at a public library, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “How can the council possibly ... More >>
Health Research Council Throwing Millions At Woke Nonsense
Monday, 9 August 2021, 2:02 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is challenging the value of the latest round of research grants funded by the Health Research Council. Union spokesman Jordan Williams says, “Compared to last year’s grants, we’ve noticed a big shift towards ... More >>
Reintroduction Of Health Performance Metrics Is A Taxpayer Victory
Friday, 6 August 2021, 11:34 am | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Health Minister’s introduction of national health indicators , New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “We’ve been calling for this and frankly it’s incredible that the Government has taken so long. ... More >>
Grant Robertson: Taxpayer Hero? Union Urges U-turn On SkyPath
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 2:11 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports that the Finance Minister is considering scrapping the planned $785 million cycle bridge, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “Grant Robertson has clearly paid close attention to the Curia poll commissioned ... More >>
Revealed: Andrew Little's "former" Gang Member Claim Was Wrong
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 10:22 am | Taxpayers' Union
A new interview with Hard2Reach director Harry Tam confirms that he is a lifetime patched member of Mongrel Mob Notorious. New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says: “This revelation means Andrew Little has some explaining ... More >>
Govt Must Heed CommComm Warning: Land Use Regulation Drives Up Grocery Prices
Thursday, 29 July 2021, 10:45 am | Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the Commerce Commission’s draft report on New Zealand’s grocery market, which highlights how complex land use regulations restrict competition and drive up prices. Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, ... More >>
Flush Housing Agency Needs To Be Reined In
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to NBR’s report that Kainga Ora made an offer on a property $8 million above its eventual sale price, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “Our housing agency is acting like it’s overfunded. First it bought a motel ... More >>
Christchurch City Council’s Bollard Blowout Is Bizarre
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 3:38 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Responding to Christchurch City Council’s $1.1 million spend on a set of 14 bollards , New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “The plan should have been abandoned as soon as Councillors learned of the $769,000 price tag. Instead, ... More >>
ACT Right To Focus On Economic Growth In New Recovery Document
Monday, 26 July 2021, 9:58 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union welcomes ACT’s growth-focused Economic Recovery Discussion Document. Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says, “No matter how many times Grant Robertson says things aren’t as bad as he expected, ... More >>
Death Tax: Prime Minister Must Quash Parker’s Softening Stance
Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 11:04 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Prime Minister to definitively rule out a death tax under her leadership. Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “Prior to the 2017 election, Jacinda Ardern said of a death tax , ‘That's not ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union Increasingly Anxious About Toa The Orca
Tuesday, 20 July 2021, 5:16 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is cautiously raising concerns over the rising cost of caring for a confused baby orca whale in Wellington. Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “Right now, New Zealanders probably have sympathy for Toa's plight, ... More >>
Five Reasons Why David Parker Should Abandon A Death Tax
Monday, 19 July 2021, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
As Inland Revenue investigates New Zealanders’ inherited wealth , the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is warning the Government against taxing this wealth via a death tax. Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager Louis Houlbrooke lays out five reasons ... More >>
