Taxpayers’ Union Calls Out Green Party’s OIA Hypocrisy

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is calling out the Green Party’s hypocrisy, after it demanded on-board fishing camera footage from private operators continue to be made public under the Official Information Act while not backing reforms to extend transparency to their own MPs’ expenses.

Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman Rhys Hurley said:

“The Greens want footage from private property made public, but won’t even support opening their own books. You can’t demand transparency from others while shielding yourself from public scrutiny.”

“The Green Party of the past demanded greater transparency and accountability. Rather than using the OIA to bash those whose lifestyles they don’t agree with, let’s get back to a party which supports the public’s right to know where their money is going.”

“If any Green MPs believe transparency is still a virtue, they should lead by example and support extending the Official Information Act to Parliament. Open the Books for all, not just political targets.”