Taxpayers Union stories
The request from the Taxpayers' Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
Taxpayers' Union slams Christchurch City Council for spending $1.2m on website upgrade instead of rebuild effort.
Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.
NZ Police's £634k VR recruitment app, Virtual Cop, prompts outrage from the Taxpayers' Union due to unclear usage metrics and doubts over its impact.
Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.
Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.
Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under fire for spending $559,872 on new website, says Taxpayers' Union.
