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Sara Templeton claimed ratepayers 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 how much rates will rise under her watch 🤯 If that’s her view of the public on the campaign trail, what happens once she’s in office?

Sara Templeton claimed ratepayers 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 how much rates will rise under her watch 🤯 If that’s her view of the public on the campaign trail, what happens once she’s in office?

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🚧 Whangārei’s $1.19 million footpath — to nowhere? Nine months of work and nearly $300k on paving, $246k on demolition, and $124k on “street furniture”… all for a walkway between council offices and the library. With rates rising, is this spending justified?

🚧 Whangārei’s $1.19 million footpath — to nowhere? Nine months of work and nearly $300k on paving, $246k on demolition, and $124k on “street furniture”… all for a walkway between council offices and the library. With rates rising, is this spending justified?

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Remember folks - when you can't pay the mortgage or afford your supermarket shop, your councillors are LAUGHING at your concerns. 🤯 This isn't nervous laughter as Grey District Council claimed. This is councillors who think they know better than you how your hard-earned money should be spent. Read more 👉

Remember folks - when you can't pay the mortgage or afford your supermarket shop, your councillors are LAUGHING at your concerns. 🤯 This isn't nervous laughter as Grey District Council claimed. This is councillors who think they know better than you how your hard-earned money should be spent. Read more 👉

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"I'm a taxpayer being taken for a ride here, once again." Heather du Plessis-Allan of Newstalk ZB chimes in on the Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment's (MBIE) 30-minute waiata session blow-out. Last week we revealed this story, but let's be clear: it isn't a criticism of culture, it's about a ministry that lost sight of its purpose. This is one song we've heard too many times before.

"I'm a taxpayer being taken for a ride here, once again." Heather du Plessis-Allan of Newstalk ZB chimes in on the Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment's (MBIE) 30-minute waiata session blow-out. Last week we revealed this story, but let's be clear: it isn't a criticism of culture, it's about a ministry that lost sight of its purpose. This is one song we've heard too many times before.

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

11,839 views • 2 months ago

Lord Hannan discusses equality, the Treaty and the Taxpayers' Union in Wellington

Lord Hannan discusses equality, the Treaty and the Taxpayers' Union in Wellington

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72,204 views • 2 years ago

Would you pay half a million dollars for a bike rack? Time to pump the brakes on council waste 🚴💨

Would you pay half a million dollars for a bike rack? Time to pump the brakes on council waste 🚴💨

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

53,957 views • 1 year ago

364 staff hours for this? Matt did it on his lunch break.

364 staff hours for this? Matt did it on his lunch break.

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17,459 views • 7 months ago

We just found out that a taxpayer-funded Parliamentary staffer led the Hikoi. This means that taxpayers might have ended up fronting part of the bill. But thanks to Parliament’s secrecy laws, we have no idea what we paid. If you want to end the secrecy and find out, head to to sign the petition today!

We just found out that a taxpayer-funded Parliamentary staffer led the Hikoi. This means that taxpayers might have ended up fronting part of the bill. But thanks to Parliament’s secrecy laws, we have no idea what we paid. If you want to end the secrecy and find out, head to to sign the petition today!

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

30,269 views • 1 year ago

👏 Christopher Luxon gets it. Kiwis are already overtaxed — the last thing New Zealand needs is a wealth tax. We agree: focus on fixing wasteful spending, not punishing success.

👏 Christopher Luxon gets it. Kiwis are already overtaxed — the last thing New Zealand needs is a wealth tax. We agree: focus on fixing wasteful spending, not punishing success.

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

17,253 views • 9 months ago

A Capital Gains Tax on nominal gains = tax on wealth you never even made. How is that “fair”?

A Capital Gains Tax on nominal gains = tax on wealth you never even made. How is that “fair”?

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

13,059 views • 6 months ago

Parents shouldn’t be punished for working harder. The Government’s plan to make families earning over $65,000 responsible for supporting school leavers risks creating a harsh cutoff that leaves some parents worse off for earning a bit more. Support should taper off fairly, not disappear overnight. 📬 Read our letter to Louise Upston explaining why:

Parents shouldn’t be punished for working harder. The Government’s plan to make families earning over $65,000 responsible for supporting school leavers risks creating a harsh cutoff that leaves some parents worse off for earning a bit more. Support should taper off fairly, not disappear overnight. 📬 Read our letter to Louise Upston explaining why:

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14,741 views • 8 months ago

The man who wants to be PM can’t say how much Kiwis pay in debt interest. Would you trust him with your credit card?

The man who wants to be PM can’t say how much Kiwis pay in debt interest. Would you trust him with your credit card?

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12,606 views • 9 months ago

How much would you pay for a giant pair of tweezers? NZTA paid $710,000 Read more about our investigation here:

How much would you pay for a giant pair of tweezers? NZTA paid $710,000 Read more about our investigation here:

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16,950 views • 1 year ago

🏝️ Reserve Bank or wellness retreat? The Reserve Bank spent $535,000 on wellness perks like gym memberships, $58,000 on home office subsidies, and close to $20,000 on morning teas - and that's on top of the nearly 100 days of leave they're entitled to. 💸 While Kiwis struggle with inflation and rising interest rates, the Bank is focused on vibes. 📄

🏝️ Reserve Bank or wellness retreat? The Reserve Bank spent $535,000 on wellness perks like gym memberships, $58,000 on home office subsidies, and close to $20,000 on morning teas - and that's on top of the nearly 100 days of leave they're entitled to. 💸 While Kiwis struggle with inflation and rising interest rates, the Bank is focused on vibes. 📄

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12,857 views • 11 months ago

📦 𝟭𝟴,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱. 𝗨𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱. We asked for transparency with MP expenses. Parliament’s reply? “Not interested.” Despite overwhelming public support, the Parliament Bill amendments not be making MPs' expenses subject to Official Information Act requests. What are they trying to hide? We're not backing down. It’s time to Open the Books.

📦 𝟭𝟴,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱. 𝗨𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱. We asked for transparency with MP expenses. Parliament’s reply? “Not interested.” Despite overwhelming public support, the Parliament Bill amendments not be making MPs' expenses subject to Official Information Act requests. What are they trying to hide? We're not backing down. It’s time to Open the Books.

New Zealand Taxpayers' Union

12,284 views • 11 months ago

While Health NZ splurged $9,000 on canapes for senior management—$36.80 each!—we at the Taxpayers’ Union kept our costs down to just $0.78 😲

While Health NZ splurged $9,000 on canapes for senior management—$36.80 each!—we at the Taxpayers’ Union kept our costs down to just $0.78 😲

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12,147 views • 1 year ago

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