Credibility of Nicola Willis on the line after new analysis confirms $2 billion tax...
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions says it beggars belief that National Leader Christopher Luxon can retain...
Politics News – Landlord tax cut boost shows how the Government’s priorities are so...
Source: PSA
Early Christmas gift for landlords as Government looks to axe workers
Deeper and more savage cuts to public services could be on the table following...
We need to stop the Climate Commission’s radical plan
Source: Taxpayers Union
Dear Supporter,I’m writing with some urgency. At the end of next week, submissions close for the draft recommendations of the Climate Change...
Appeal reduces sentence for Sam Spence
Source: Companies Office – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Appeal reduces sentence for Sam Spence
Background
Between 2011 and 2018 Mr Spence was the director of, or involved in...
Tax Reform – New Govt Urged to Progress Tax Reform to Benefit all NZers
Source: Better taxes for a Better Future
Political parties forming the next government are urged to think about how they can work within their existing...
GST proposal for KiwiSaver fees will not go ahead
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government will not proceed with a proposal to standardise the application of GST to fees and services of managed fund...
Top Government Rich Lister agrees to stand with taxpayers; takes 20% pay cut
Source: Taxpayers Union
4 MAY 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union can reveal Guardians of NZ Super CEO Matt Whineray – the highest-paid public-sector CEO –...
Privacy in the news (13 – 26 March 2021)
Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog
Welcome to our latest round-up of privacy stories in the news.
Rental sector privacy investigation ramps up
Information gathering practices...
Government News – Accountant gets home detention for wage subsidy fraud
Source: Ministry of Social Development
An Auckland accountant made 12 fraudulent applications on behalf of several companies in an attempt to defraud the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy...
Council must release engineering safety report on Hemo Gorge monument lean
Source: Taxpayers Union
14 JANUARY 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Rotorua Lakes District Council to urgently release the engineering report on the...
He’s green, he’s hairy, and he’s coming for your kids
Source: Taxpayers Union
He’s green, he’s hairy, and he’s coming for your kids20 JULY 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is warning politicians on...
RIA pack – Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill
Source: Inland Revenue Department –
Regulatory impact statements for items included in the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill, introduced...
