The installation of a mountable roundabout in Hataitai has cost Wellington ratepayers $570,000 – and the project's "bespoke artwork" is already badly scuffed, reveals the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union. In November, Wellington City Council crowed about the completion of works at the Hataitai intersection. The centrepiece is a 'bespoke roundabout'...
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming Hon Ruth Richardson onto its Board of Directors. Taxpayers’ Union co-founder Jordan Williams says, “Few New Zealand politicians can claim to have tackled bloated government to the degree that Ruth Richardson has. Her experience and guidance will be of enormous value to the...
Dear Supporter, This will be my last newsletter until the new year. Today the team is reflecting on a challenging but productive 2021. A small sample of what you made possible this year The Government froze pay for high-earning public servants after months of petitioning and lobbying from our supporters. (They're...
Readers of our regular newsletters may become disillusioned by the unending examples of wasteful government spending. But in the spirit of Christmas, we would like to highlight a positive story. In August this year, more than 107 Canada geese were slain at the hands of Kāpiti Coast District Council after 1,497 local...
Has the National Party got its mojo back under its new leadership? And will the Party keep promises made to taxpayers under Judith Collins? With Simon Bridges back in the mix as the shadow Minister of Finance, Jordan interviews Simon about his new role, along with topics traversed in his...
Dear Supporter, Taxpayers’ Union Curia poll: The first post-Luxon leadership poll The results of December's Taxpayers’ Union Curia Poll, exclusive to our members and supporters like you, are available here. This has been highly anticipated because it is the first scientific poll since Chris Luxon took over as National Party Leader. It's...