AAP needs to fact check itself
Source: Taxpayers Union
16 OCTOBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe following is an op-ed by Taxpayers’ Union Analyst Neil Miller. It is free for publication and can be...
Growing out of it: Five policies to encourage growth and conquer debt
Source: Taxpayers Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has released a new paper outlining a suite of proposals to lift economic growth and therefore reduce...
[Embargoed] Revealed: Creative NZ sent $631,000 overseas in just 12 months
Source: Taxpayers Union
Revealed: Creative NZ sent $631,000 overseas in just 12 monthsEMBARGOED FOR 5AM 22 JANUARY (TOMORROW)The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that...
Taxpayers’ Union welcomes proposed changes to capital expensing, loss continuity.
Source: Taxpayers Union
Taxpayers’ Union welcomes proposed changes to capital expensing, loss continuity27 AUGUST 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming proposed changes to company...
Māori wards: loss of accountability necessitates recall option
Source: Taxpayers Union
1 FEBRUARY 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEStronger accountability tools for local government will be needed if the Government succeeds in entrenching Māori wards, says...
Rotorua ratepayers may finally see the eyesore they paid for
Source: Taxpayers Union
10 SEPTEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is applauding news that Rotorua’s infamous Hemo Gorge sculpture might – might – be installed in the next fortnight....
Mahuta’s screwed Māori wards consultation should see Bill returned to committee
Source: Taxpayers Union
19 FEBRUARY 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is condemning Local Government Minister Nanaia Muhata’s decision to give local councils supporting her Māori wards...
Taxpayer Talk: Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional Council culture and recall elections
Source: Taxpayers Union
In this episode of Taxpayer Talk, Taxpayers’ Union Research Officer Islay Aitchison interviews Tauranga City Councillor Kelvin Clout on dysfunctional Council culture...
Let the people speak on electoral reform
Source: Taxpayers Union
2 NOVEMBER 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Prime Minister’s proposals on electoral law are worthy of serious consideration, but the ultimate decisions should be...
Complaint laid with Broadcasting Standards Authority re Labour Party TV ad
Source: Taxpayers Union
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has laid a complaint with the Broadcasting Standards Authority regarding the Labour Party’s first television advertisement for...
Taxpayers’ Union welcomes SFO investigation of NZ First donations
Source: Taxpayers Union
Taxpayers’ Union welcomes SFO investigation of NZ First Foundation donations10 FEBRUARY 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union welcomes the Electoral Commission’s referral of...
Taxpayers’ Union submission on Māori wards bill
Source: Taxpayers Union
Below is the Taxpayers’ Union’s submission on the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill. You can also read it...
