Dear Friend,

Unions up and down the country are using Labour Day to encourage New Zealanders to join up as official members.

We're doing the same. The difference is that, unlike the left-wing trade unions, we don't campaign for the Labour Party, special interests, or favours. Instead, we oppose any and all politicians who want to waste taxpayer money. Our team work hard every day to fight for more transparency and accountability in Wellington and in town halls across the country.

Government spending is up 68 percent since 2017, driving up inflation, debt, and worsening the cost-of-living crisis.

Unless pushed to take some tough decisions to bring Government spending back under control and to balance the books, a change of Government will not be enough. 

Even if Christopher Luxon manages to hammer out coalition agreements that tackle wasteful spending, secure democratic accountability, cut ineffective climate policies, and fix local government,we all know that governments can quickly lose their way.

Christopher Luxon already faces hostile voices in the media, academia, left-wing "charities" and  lobby groups, and other special interests (often taxpayer-funded!). 

That's why I'm emailing you today to ask you to join the Taxpayers' Union and support our work fighting for a prosperous New Zealand with efficient and transparent government.

Your membership means we can continue to expose government waste, campaign for you to keep more of your money, and promote accountability across all levels of government.

The more members we have, the stronger and more credible the voice for taxpayers becomes – that's why we need you, , to step up and join.

Thank you for everything you do. I hope you can support our efforts as a Taxpayers' Union member.

Have a great Labour Day,

Jordan Williams Executive Director New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.

ps. If you'd rather not "join up" as a member, but would like to support our work – you can make a donation (without becoming a member) here.