Posted in NEWS by NZTU Media | May 19, 2026
The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ target to reduce the public service to 55,000, saying it is a win for taxpayers – but that next week’s Budget must keep the same pressure.Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“Cutting the public service headcount...
Read more about Willis’ bureaucrat slash is a win for taxpayers, Budget must now go furtherPosted 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 | April 23, 2026
Moody’s has placed New Zealand’s credit rating on a negative outlook, underscoring growing concern about the Government’s worsening fiscal position.Responding, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“Minister Willis is right to say this is another warning that New Zealand can’t afford to simply spend...
Read more about Moody’s warning shows Nicola’s Fudge isn’t so sweet after allPosted in NEWS by NZTU Media | March 17, 2026
Responding to reports the Government is considering additional financial support for families during the fuel crisis, the Taxpayers’ Union says any new support for families must be fully funded through spending cuts elsewhere, not more borrowing.Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“Families are under real...
Read more about Fuel Relief Must Come from Spending Cuts, Not More DebtPosted in NEWS by NZTU Media | January 29, 2026
Responding to today’s reporting that Minister Willis expects the current rise in inflation to be "a blip", Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:“Minister Willis is sounding a lot like former US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who dismissed rising inflation under the Biden administration and got...
Read more about Finance Minister Nicola Willis channels former US Treasury Secretary Janet YellenPosted in NEWS by NZTU Media | November 21, 2025
The Taxpayers' Union is calling on Nicola Willis to publicly explain why she has continued Labour's trajectory of increased government spending despite the $3 billion of proposed savings from her Associate Minister of Finance, David Seymour, as revealed by Stuff today.Nicola Willis tasked David Seymour to find savings,...
Read more about Media report reveals that Nicola Willis harpooned own pre-election commitments to cut spending