Bribe-o-meter update
The latest costing of parties spending pledges: NZ First $23 billion or $13,324/household Labour $19.4 billion or $11,242/household Maori Party $12.1 billion or $7,060/household TOP $10.7 billion or...
View ArticleBribeometer update
The latest spending update from the Taxpayers Union: National has promised $8.2 billion in new spending over the next parliamentary term. This equates to $4,736 per household.Transparency rating: 5/5...
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This advertisement has appeared as a full page advert in the five largest newspapers around donations, funded 100% by members and supporters of the Taxpayers Union. You can help it appear to more and...
View ArticleSome interesting stuff I didn’t even know about NZTU!
One of NZTU’s founding members and staffers has left us to embark on her OE. I’m going to quote some extracts of her farewell letter to supporters because there was some stuff in there I didn’t even...
View Article102 ways Councils can save money
The Herald reports: No free lunches, video-conferencing instead of sending staff to expensive conferences and livestock to control grassy areas and cut down on maintenance contracts are on a hit-list...
View ArticleJoin a union for Labour Day
Labour Day commemorates the struggle for an eight hour working day for New Zealanders. You should honour Labour Day by joining a union. Join The Taxpayers’ Union. It’s the only union in New Zealand...
View ArticleNot a bad year
As readers will know I co-founded the Taxpayers’ Union just over five years ago. I was interested to read in a newsletter the following stats for the union in 2018. 70% of submissions tesponding to...
View ArticleThe five measures of fairness for a CGT
The Herald reports: Any capital gains tax recommended by the Tax Working Group will be judged for fairness by the Taxpayers Union against five measures, including exempting inflationary gains and it...
View Article19 details to look out for in the capital gains tax proposal
The Taxpayers Union has published a list of 19 things to look for in the CGT proposal due out at 11 am. They are: will the capital gains tax apply on death or just on sale of an asset;will the tax...
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Ax This Tax
The Taxpayers’ Union has announced: The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union today formally launches a major campaign to fight the unfair capital gains tax, proposed by Dr Michael Cullen’s Tax Working Group....
View ArticleTwo thirds of CGT revenue would come from inflation!
The Herald reports: The bulk of the revenue expected to be gathered from the proposed Capital Gains Tax will come because the Tax Working Group has not made allowances for inflation.This is according...
View ArticleEconomic Advisor/Economist wanted
The Taxpayers’ Union is seeking a part-time Economic Advisor, for 20 hours a week. The job description is here. This can be a great role for those with an interest in public policy and sound economic...
View ArticleAnother victory for taxpayers
The NZTU released: After pressure from the Taxpayers’ Union, Education Minister Chris Hipkins has now confirmed he will close Tuturumuri School – a taxpayer-funded school with a roll of zero.Last...
View ArticleThe Taxpayers’ Union eight recommendations for the economic package
The Taxpayers’ Union has released a paper with recommendations for the Government’s economic response to Coronavirus. The summary is: Provide all New Zealand employees with one month of sick leave in...
View ArticleTaxpayer Talk
In response to the speed in which the economic and political environment is changing due to COVID-19, we have brought forward the launch of our podcast. The first interview was last Thursday and...
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He’s green, he’s hairy, and he’s coming for your kids
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is warning politicians on the 2020 campaign trail to watch themselves – because the Debt Monster is looming over them. The Debt Monster has arrived on New Zealand’s...
View ArticleThe case for a temporary cut to GST
The Taxpayers’ Union has an excellent paper making the case that the best response to the Covid-19 economic crisis would be cutting GST from 15% to 10% temporarily. Far better than the masses of...
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Taxpayer Scorecard
The Taxpayers’ Union team have put together a scorecard for the current parliamentary parties based on how friendly or hostile they are to taxpayers. These are the overall scores. This shows you for...
View ArticleAd: Local Government Campaigns Manager
Are you passionate about local democracy? We’re looking for a Local Government Campaigns Manager to join our team in the fight to hold councils to account for their wasteful spending and bloated...
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Revealed: Who funds the Taxpayers’ Union
Jordan and I set up the Taxpayers’ Union almost ten years ago with a mailing list of around 100 people, under $50,000 in the bank and one staff member. It has grown since then, and this is because it...
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