The Taxpayers’ Union is criticising the Government’s decision to spend $6.3 million to bring the Michelin Guide to New Zealand, calling it a lavish subsidy for top-tier restaurants.Taxpayers’ Union spokesman James Ross, said:“At a time when the Government are trying to find savings and Kiwis are battling through a cost-of-living...
In response to Wairarapa council leaders’ complaints about pay scales, Taxpayers’ Union spokesman James Ross asked, “If the pay is so unfair, why do so many people want to be on councils?”“If councillors want to reduce their workload, they should focus on the basics: roads, pipes, parks, and recreation. Finding...
Winston Peters’ diplomatic “gift horse” Stamina from Mongolia has turned into quite the spectacle, although not for the reasons you might expect. Thanks to a tip off and subsequent Official Information Act (OIA) responses (which can be read here and here), we now know that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Entrepreneur and Crimson Education founder Jamie Beaton joins Taxpayer Talk to discuss his extensive academic career, including his 11 degrees, and to offer a strong policy critique advocating for replacing the NCEA high school qualification with a more rigorous, globally standardized system.
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Minister Willis to deliver full capital expensing to boost the economy following today’s figures showing unemployment at an eight-year high, with youth unemployment at 15%.Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“More New Zealanders out of work is not a sign of a healthy economy, especially...
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming news of another taxpayer-funded payout, this time to Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby, calling it the second golden handshake revealed in as many months.Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“This is déjà vu for taxpayers. Just weeks after Adrian Orr’s golden goodbye was revealed, we’re...