Posted in NEWS by NZTU Media | October 2, 2023
Responding to the Labour Party’s announcement that they intend to subsidise grocery stores to try and enable competition in New Zealand’s grocery sector, Taxpayers’ Union Policy Adviser, James Ross, said: “There is a lack of competition in New Zealand’s grocery sector, and that does...
Read more about Labour's Grocery Store Subsidies Will Not Reduce New Zealand’s Food PricesPosted in NEWS by New Zealand Taxpayers' Union | December 16, 2013
Yesterday the Taxpayers’ Union announced the winner of its competition for the Aucklander with the highest percentage increase in rates and user-charges. The winner is Mrs Glenys Smith of Howick, whose rates have more than doubled since 2003. Mrs Smith is a classic example of...
Read more about Competition winner announcedPosted in NEWS by New Zealand Taxpayers' Union | November 28, 2013
Entries close tomorrow for our competition for the householder who can provide evidence of the highest percentage increase in Auckland Council rates and user-charges. The prize is a lawnmower - just perfect for mowing those berms. At the same time the Auckland Council is reducing services,...
Read more about Friday the last day to get entries in for Auckland rates competitionPosted in NEWS by New Zealand Taxpayers' Union | November 7, 2013
The Taxpayers’ Union this afternoon announced that it is offering a lawn mower to the householder who can provide evidence of the highest Auckland Council percentage increase in rates and user-charges. We understand that some Auckland residents have suffered cumulative rate increases of over 30 per...
Read more about Taxpayers' Union offers prize to Aucklander with largest percentage rates increase