Dear Friend,

I am delighted to be able to share the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union 2023 Annual Review with supporters like you, who make the work of the Taxpayers’ Union possible.

There are countless lobby groups, charities, and other organisations – many of which receive taxpayer funding! – who campaign for increased government spending and higher taxes on hard-working New Zealanders. The Taxpayers' Union balances the debate by exposing waste, fighting for more efficient government spending, promoting the benefits of lower taxes, and championing more accountable government.

You can read the report here.

We are hiring: Are you our next Local Government Campaigns Manager or Fundraising Manager? 👨‍💼

As the media recently reported, the Mayor of Auckland has poached our excellent Local Government Campaigns Manager. It’s a compliment that our staff are going on to positions where they can make a difference, but with so much going on in local government, we are looking for a super star to pick up the mantle of championing local democracy in the face of an increasingly centralising Government.

We also need to ensure that our town halls cannot use the cover of the general election to sneak through wasteful spending and even more borrowing while the public’s attention is diverted elsewhere. If you’ve got experience in local government, economics, politics, communications, or campaigning and want to fight for ratepayers – this job could be for you.

We’re also looking for a Fundraising Manager to help Jordan and the Board step up the effort this election year so that we can take on those who want to take New Zealand in a radically left wing direction. If you’re passionate about the mission of Lower Taxes, Less Waste, and More Accountability, and have a background in business development, fundraising, or relationship management, let’s talk.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Yours sincerely, 

Laurence Kubiak Chairman of the Board New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union