Posted in NEWS by NZTU Media | May 13, 2026
Responding to the Prime Minister’s pre-Budget speech, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“Christopher Luxon is talking about fiscal responsibility while announcing nearly $3,780 per household in additional government spending.”“A $2.1 billion operating package is not restraint - it is still $2.1 billion more spending....
Read more about Luxon’s “Responsible” Budget Starts With an $3,780-per-household SplurgePosted in NEWS by NZTU Media | May 12, 2026
National have seen a small uptick in support in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, while both ACT and New Zealand First have taken a hit. The Coalition continues to be able to form a Government on these numbers.The poll sees National up 0.2 points...
Read more about Luxon regains 'Preferred Prime Minister' top-spotPosted in NEWS by NZTU Media | March 23, 2026
The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s commitment that today’s fuel support package must not drive government debt higher.“At a time when the books are already under strain, this is a welcome sign of discipline,” Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said. “It...
Read more about Luxon’s ‘no new debt’ pledge on fuel support is the right callPosted in NEWS by NZTU Media | February 3, 2026
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to clarify media reports that he has struck a backroom deal with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to exempt the Super City from the rates cap.Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“Any backroom deals between the...
Read more about PM needs to explain backroom deals on rates capsPosted in NEWS by Jordan Williams | April 4, 2025
While World War Fee breaks out in the form of the biggest tax increase ever recorded (thank you Mr Trump!) it's otherwise been a pretty good week for New Zealand taxpayers. Some more great announcements by the Government on cutting red tape and regulatory...
Read more about Taxpayer Update: 24-hour cone hotline gimmick 📞 | H&S reform no gimmick 👏 | KiwiRail's $8 Million secret 🤫 | Queenstown Council's $60 million bloat 🏢Posted in NEWS by James Ross | March 19, 2025
Holiday update: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's postcard from Hawaii You'll recall a few weeks back, we raised concerns about Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer taking time off Parliament for a holiday to the Cook Islands to celebrate a wedding anniversary. But, unlike Ministers, MPs...
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