The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling for the Governor-General and Government House to be brought under the Official Information Act, following King Charles’ decision to disclose his personal tax bill.
Taxpayers’ Union spokesman Austin Ellingham-Banks said:
“Buckingham Palace says the King’s unprecedented tax disclosure reflects its ‘commitment to transparency’ as royal finances come under growing public scrutiny. Government House should follow that lead.”
“The Governor-General is the King’s representative in New Zealand. Taxpayers fund the office, the staff, the residences, the travel, the $458,600 salary, the $41,745 allowance, and $23,082.11 in Heathrow VIP charges.”
“But unlike almost every other taxpayer-funded office in the country, Government House still sits outside the Official Information Act. New Zealanders are required to pay for the vice-regal operation, but not allowed to ask where the money is going.”
“If Buckingham Palace can commit to transparency, Government House can too.”
If the King can commit to transparency, so can Government House
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