Earlier this year, the Taxpayers’ Union financially supported a judicial review of Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s advice to Cabinet that her Three Waters proposals were required for the Crown to comply with its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. On 4 August, the first ‘in chambers’ hearing was heard...
The following is our update to supporters who have lodged their objection to the Government's Three Waters - either through the official Stop Three Waters petition, or submission tool: Subject: Tackling the culture of dishonesty in Wellington re three waters Dear Friend, Thank you again for supporting the fight against Nanaia...
Dear Supporter, Our lastest Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has just been released. We summarise the results at the end of this update – and what would happen if this poll was reflected in an election and we ended up with a hung Parliament. More taxpayer funding for the media: Will...
The fourth round of 'Public Interest' journalism funding was announced by NZ on Air this week, costing taxpayers $4,144,909. So far $43,968,004 of the $55 million fund has been paid out to media organisations to fund a variety of projects, journalism roles and industry development. The latest announcement includes $1.2...
The New Zealand Transport Authority have targeted a Featherston family with threats of enforcement action over a "Stop Three Waters" banner erected on private property. Here is a photo of the banner in question: An email to the family from South Wairarapa District Council says NZTA have "raised concerns about...
Laurence Kubiak has been appointed to Chair the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. Mr Kubiak is a high tech entrepreneur (CEO and shareholder at Nautech Electronics), Chair of Trustees Executors Ltd, a Director of Northpower, and recent Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Last year Mr Kubiak stepped down as CEO...