Making up facts in maiden speech to suit a prejudiced narrative is a bad...
Source: Taxpayers Union
8 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIn his maiden speech in Parliament today, newly-elected Green Party list MP Ricardo Menéndez March criticised “the Winston...
New council league tables available in 2020 Ratepayers’ Report
Source: Taxpayers Union
2020 Ratepayers’ Report league tables now available for journalists8 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union, in partnership with the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance, has...
2020 Ratepayers’ Report now available for journalists
Source: Taxpayers Union
2020 Ratepayers’ Report released, methodology explainedThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union, in partnership with the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance, has today published the 2020 edition of Ratepayers’ Report – online...
New campaign launched calling on Grant Robertson to stay true to his word
Source: Taxpayers Union
4 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has today launched its ‘Stick to Your Word’ campaign calling on Grant Robertson to keep...
Taxpayer Update: Return of the CGT | Uni’s mansion rort | Bad poetry
Source: Taxpayers Union
Dear Supporter,It’s a longer Taxpayer Update this week – but there is just so much silliness in Wellington that we’re swamped.Ruled-out taxes back...
MEDIA RELEASE: Mayor urgently needs lessons about ratepayer money
Source: Taxpayers Union
Mayor urgently needs lessons about ratepayer money4 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is offering Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall free financial literacy...
MEDIA RELEASE: Hamilton councillors must vote “no” to five rates increases
Source: Taxpayers Union
Hamilton councillors must vote “no” to five rates increases4 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union says Hamilton City Council needs to reject their...
Tax bill an outrageous assault on taxpayer privacy – sets up trust system for...
Source: Taxpayers Union
3 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union is slamming last minute inclusions in the Government’s tax bill which would force the IRD...
Green Party MPs once again the highest spenders on air travel
Source: Taxpayers Union
3 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEResponding to the release of MP expenses for July-September, New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Jordan Williams says:“Green Party MPs are burning...
Rort confirmed: Dawn Freshwater must pay back the full value of her discounted rent
Source: Taxpayers Union
2 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEResponding to the Auditor-General’s report on the University of Auckland’s decision to purchase a $5 million mansion in Parnell for...
Union calls on Parliament to declare debt emergency
Source: Taxpayers Union
2 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union is calling on MPs to declare a “Debt Emergency” to recognise New Zealand’s largest ever...
Children’s Commissioner is a pointless taxpayer-funded lobbyist
Source: Taxpayers Union
2 DECEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Children’s Commissioner could help young New Zealanders by retiring, says the Taxpayers’ Union in response to the...