The Taxpayers’ Union welcomes the Government’s changes to Watercare, as part of the Government’s replacement to the so-called “Three Waters”.Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Jordan Williams said:“The devil may be in the detail, but the Government’s announcement is consistent with our proposed replacement to Three Waters. It keeps ratepayer ownership and ultimate...
Click here to subscribe to the Taxpayers' Union newsletter Happy Friday,Lots to cover this week so let's get straight into it... 1News isn't even pretending to be impartial anymore 1News political editor, Maiki Sherman, could barely hold back her excitement on Monday night when she announced the results of the...
This week on Taxpayer Talk is another episode in our MPs in Depth podcast series where we get to know Parliament's new MPs. In this episode, Connor sat down with National Party MP, James Meager. James was elected as the MP for Rangitata at the 2023 General Election, reclaiming the seat from...
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming a proposal from ivory tower academics to tax digital services to subsidise traditional news media, equating it to taxing Netflix to subsidise obsolete Video Ezy and United Video.Commenting on the proposal, Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said:“If producers of better and cheaper goods and...
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to end the rort that sees millions of dollars funnelled away from motorists into the inefficient and expensive Te Huia Train Service.A recent review of the train service between Auckland and Hamilton reveals that it has budgeted a $5.45 million contribution from...
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming a proposal by Whanganui District Council to build a $55 million four-star hotel and carpark.Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager, Connor Molloy, said:“It is unbelievable that while ratepayers are staring down the barrel of a 10.6% rates hike the council wants to throw ratepayer money down the...