Time to Axe $2.4 Billion Demographic Ministries

The Taxpayers’ Union is backing Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche’s call to cut waste by consolidating or abolishing costly demographic ministries, like the Ministry for Women and Ministry for Pacific Peoples.

Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:

“New Zealanders don’t not need individual government agencies for each demographic. We need a government that delivers quality service and value for taxpayers’ money.”

“Our A Pathway to Surplus report shows scrapping the five overlapping agencies would save $2.4 billion between now and 2028, putting $1,200 back into each household’s bank account. Minister Willis wants to ease the cost of living - here’s the answer.”

“The Public Service Commissioner is right to call for leaner public services that focus on all Kiwis’ outcomes. Given there’s still more bureaucrats now than at the last election, here’s the place to start cutting.”