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Waikato DHB commissioners should demand training money back
Monday, 11 November 2019, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to r eports that a former Waikato DHB member undertook a $5,000 taxpayer-funded training course after she was sacked, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: More >>
Disclosure of candidates’ convictions would be a win
Friday, 8 November 2019, 11:29 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Northland MP Matt King’s private members’ bill , submitted to Parliament’s ballot yesterday, would improve transparency in elections, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. More >>
National’s support for Zero Carbon Bill betrays taxpayers
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
National betrays taxpayers with its support of the Zero Carbon Bill, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says, “As written, the Zero Carbon Bill is likely to lead to higher taxes on fuel, ... More >>
Taxpayers bled dry by liberal New York comedian
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to reports that Stephen Colbert’s tour of New Zealand cost taxpayers $104,000, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “With families struggling under new taxes and under-resourced infrastructure, we shouldn’t ... More >>
Wellington Council’s “living wage” badge is a waste of money
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 11:46 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is questioning why the Wellington City Council pays $4,000 a year to the left wing “Living Wage” campaign, as revealed by the Union today . More >>
Jump in unemployment shows need for tax relief
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 11:20 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
A jump in unemployment from 3.9% to 4.2% demonstrates continuing economic weakness, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. More >>
On space and climate
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
In anticipation of tomorrow’s “space-related climate change announcement” by Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says: “Taxpayers can only hope that the ... More >>
Tackle driver licence expiries by cutting fees
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Government should reduce the cost of graduating to a restricted or full drivers’ licence, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union in light of the decision to extend licences that were due to expire in the next two years. More >>
Local Government Minister still hasn’t met with ratepayers
Monday, 4 November 2019, 11:57 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
An analysis of Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s diary entries reveals that she hasn’t met with a single ratepayer group or residents’ association since she was appointed. More >>
Taxpayers’ Union responds to National’s social services doc'
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the release of the National Party’s social services document, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says: More >>
Universities should be liable for overseas student debt
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 10:58 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Universities need to bear some responsibility for allowing students to rack up hundreds of thousands in debt , says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union . Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “The fact some former students owe the taxpayer ... More >>
Crusade against vape flavours will keep smokers smoking
Friday, 25 October 2019, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is warning that the Government’s crusade against flavoured e-cigarettes will mean more people stuck smoking tobacco and paying high excise tax. In Parliament yesterday, responding to questions from ACT Leader David ... More >>
Shane Jones’ hypocrisy over regional Jetstar services
Friday, 25 October 2019, 9:57 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Despite Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones’s claims he is “ incredibly disappointed ” that Jetstar is pulling out of the regions, the Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that the self proclaimed ‘champion of the regions’ has not flown with ... More >>
Broadcasting Minister must rule out Mediaworks bailout
Friday, 18 October 2019, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi to rule out any taxpayer-funded purchase or bailout for Mediaworks’s channel Three. Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says, “For the last few months Mediaworks ... More >>
Mike Tana should pay the money back
Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on outgoing Porirua Mayor Mike Tana to repay money clocked up on his ratepayer-funded fuel card for personal travel. The Ernst and Young report released yesterday reveals that, within less than three ... More >>
Proposal to favour ‘indigenous’ procurement is wrong
Friday, 11 October 2019, 8:32 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters to veto Cabinet’s proposal to give special preference to iwi and ‘indigenous firms’ during procurement processes. More >>
Don’t do it, Peeni: Sugar tax will make us poor, miserable
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 10:19 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare’s statement that New Zealand still ought to consider a tax on sugar, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Louis Houlbrooke says: “Taxes on sugary drinks are ineffective at actually improving ... More >>
Give the money back, Grant
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Responding to the release of Crown accounts showing a $7.5 billion surplus, New Zealand Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says: More >>
Government pulls pin on Clinton Foundation funding
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that the Government has halted its funding of Clinton Foundation subsidiary the “Clinton Health Initiative”. This follows nearly three years of campaigning on the issue by the Taxpayers’ Union . Welcoming ... More >>
Taxpayers’ Union welcomes push for Smokefree surge strategy
Monday, 7 October 2019, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the release of A Surge Strategy for Smokefree Aotearoa 2025, a new paper released by ASH which highlights the regressive effects of tobacco tax and outlines a new strategy of cutting smoking rates through ... More >>
