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National Party’s Business Package, More Targeted, Fairer For Taxpayers
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the release of the National Party’s alternative business support package, the Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams said: “We weren’t given a heads up on the contents of the package, but at first glance, it appears ... More >>
Not Another Cent For Absent CEO
Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 1:36 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling for Infrastructure Commission CEO John Grayson’s pay to be withheld, in response to reports he’s waiting out the lock-down in Australia . Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says, “The ... More >>
Top Government Rich Lister Agrees To Stand With Taxpayers; Takes 20% Pay Cut
Monday, 4 May 2020, 8:06 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal Guardians of NZ Super CEO Matt Whineray – the highest-paid public-sector CEO – has agreed to take a 20% pay cut, despite not being covered by the Prime Minister’s announcement of the same for the ‘core ... More >>
Government Must Set Out Practicalities Of Budget Day
Monday, 4 May 2020, 7:52 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
With Budget 2020 just ten days away, lock-up details are still a shambles, making it impossible to plan the practicalities of having analysts attend, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . “Some weeks ago the Government was approached about ... More >>
Taxpayer Funded Interest Free Loans – What Is The Cost?
Saturday, 2 May 2020, 5:02 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to release the Treasury and Inland Revenue advice and costing documents related to the business interest-free loan scheme announced yesterday. The Union's Executive Director, Jordan Williams, ... More >>
Fish & Game Review Overdue
Saturday, 2 May 2020, 4:51 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the Government’s review of Fish & Game after years of concern at the Council’s use of taxpayer money for political activity. The Union’s Executive Director Jordan Williams says, “In many ways ... More >>
Taxpayer-funded Interest Free Loans The Worst Policy Seen In Our Lifetimes
Friday, 1 May 2020, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding the announcement of an interest-free loan scheme for small businesses, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says: “The Government’s business loan scheme leaves taxpayers exposed to enormous financial risk. Businesses ... More >>
Taxpayers' Union Delighted As Commissioner Throws Weight Behind Public Sector Pay Freeze
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 6:49 pm | Taxpayers' Union
New Zealand Taxpayers' Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: "Earlier in the month, we wrote to the State Services Commissioner and all major state sector agencies , including councils, recommending that 'public service' pay cuts be extended to ... More >>
MPs Live Up To Parasitic Reputation, Veto Proposed Pay Cut
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 3:41 pm | Taxpayers' Union
This afternoon’s veto of a bill to cut MP salaries was a disgraceful display of self-serving behaviour, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says, “The MPs who used a veto to insulate their pay ... More >>
PM Backs Rates Freeze, Goes Further Calling Councils To ‘lessen Burden’
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 3:38 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the Prime Minister's comments in Question Time (09:18) today that local government should be working with central government to lessen the burden on taxpayers and ratepayers. Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, ... More >>
Phil Twyford Can’t Read Robertson’s Song Sheet - Makes Appalling U-turn On Rates Freeze Position
Friday, 24 April 2020, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is appalled at reported comments by Phil Twyford which appear to contradict Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s stated position earlier in the month that now is not the time for local councils to increase rates. Twyford's comments, ... More >>
“Where’s David?” – The Fun Nationwide Search For David Clark
Friday, 24 April 2020, 4:27 pm | Taxpayers' Union
Observers of politics were shocked this week when the Hon Dr David Clark was reportedly spotted in Wellington. Dr Clark, who during the COVID-19 crisis has provided Acting Minister of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield with long distance intangible moral support ... More >>
Helicopter-Money Over Tax Relief Is Trumpian Politics
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 11:15 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the Minister of Finance's comments this morning , the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to focus on good economics, rather than just good politics, when designing it relief package. Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson ... More >>
Deborah Russell Must Apologise For Comments About Struggling Small Business Owners
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Labour MP Deborah Russell to apologise to small business owners struggling due to the Government-imposed shutdown, after her comments to the COVID-19 Response Select Committee, suggesting that owners of ... More >>
Taxpayers' Union Reveals Donation Fund For COVID-19 Relief
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
After inquiries with Treasury, the Taxpayers' Union has confirmed that New Zealanders can voluntarily donate to a Crown receipts account to assist with COVID-19 relief, reduce the burden of debt for taxpayers, and avoid the need for new taxes. The bank ... More >>
Crown Must Seek Full Costs In Failed Deputy-PM Lawsuit
Monday, 20 April 2020, 6:41 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
“The Deputy PM must live by the sword, die by the sword,” says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union , reacting to the slapping down of Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’s lawsuit against former Ministers and senior public servants over the public ... More >>
Tower And AA Relief Schemes Must Be Matched By ACC
Monday, 20 April 2020, 4:21 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union is calling on ACC to provide relief to New Zealand businesses, such as that seen in the private sector . Taxpayers' Union spokesperson Islay Aitchison says, "ACC levies are charged to businesses to insure against ... More >>
Napier City Council 14 Percent Rates Hike Proposal Is A Deceptive Political Strategy
Monday, 20 April 2020, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Napier City Council is misleading ratepayers with claims a 14 percent rates increase is required for COVID-19 and should instead be honest about its plans and look to cut costs, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson ... More >>
Major Victory In Campaign For Public Sector Pay Cuts
Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 2:20 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Prime Minister’s announcement of a 20 percent pay cut for MPs and public sector CEOs is a significant victory for taxpayers, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says, “Today’s announcement ... More >>
ACC Employer Levies A Sham During Lockdown
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 5:05 pm | Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on ACC and its Minister Iain Lees-Galloway to ensure that employers are not required to pay ACC levies for the duration of the level 4 shutdown. Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says, “It ... More >>
