The New Zealand Taxpayers' Union has submitted on the proposed Deposit Takers Act, warning against the proposed insurance scheme that will see Ponzi schemes bailed out by taxpayers. Click here to read the full submission. Executive summary: This submission contends that implementing deposit insurance for finance companies would be ashort-sighted policy...
Dear Supporter, Our latest poll shows National rise under Luxon The latest monthly scientific Taxpayers' Union Curia Poll is now available for members and supporters here. The headline result: National is returning to a competitive position under the leadership of Christopher Luxon. While much of National's gains appear to have come...
The Opportunities Party (or simply TOP) has a new Leader - Raf Manji. Louis sits down with Raf to learn why he's so keen for a universal basic income, how he thinks a land tax will pay for it, and whether TOP is a "left-wing" or "right-wing" party....
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has launched a petition to urgently reduce the excise tax paid on petrol at www.fueltax.nz. Click here to sign the petition. Jacinda Ardern says she can’t control rising living costs – but that’s not quite true.Petrol is a household and business staple. Petrol costs filter through to the...
Dear Supporter, How to get paid a $104,000 salary while sitting on the couch 📺💰 Sick of working hard? Want to take a six-month holiday on close to full pay, courtesy of the taxpayer? Good news: Grant Robertson has a policy for you. Under the 'unemployment insurance' scheme announced this...
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming Laurence Kubiak as a board member. Laurence has an extensive background in business and governance. He is a former CEO of the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research, current Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Trustees Executors Ltd, and Director of Northpower. Laurence says, “I...