Hi Friend

More than 10,000 Kiwis have added their names to our 'Stop Fast Tracking Co-Governance' petition since we launched less than a week ago!

Each signature represents a New Zealand voter urging the Government to keep its promise of stopping anti-democratic policies – like those we saw under the last Labour Government. 

Friend, there are three more things we still need to do to get this over the line and stamp out co-governance for good.

1. Grab a "Stop Fast Tracking Co-Governance" Banner 🪧 

Do you have a property that gets a lot of eyes from the road? We need your support (and fence)! Get in touch by hitting reply and we will send you a 'Stop Fast Tracking Co-Governance Banner'. 

Like our successful 'Stop Three Waters' banners, we want these everywhere. The more the better so we can raise awareness and put pressure on the Government. 

Support the cause by replying to this email telling us where you can put up a banner (and where it should be sent). We have a limited number to give away (to the best spots) but we are also selling them via our website here.

>> Yes, I'll buy a sign to erect on my fence/property <<

2. Call your local MP's office ☎️

Friend, each week – without fail – parties hold 'Caucus' meetings. It's here that MPs privately share with their colleagues exactly what they're hearing from their electorates. So let's make them hear it...

We want every MP to stand up in Caucus and say their office has been swamped with calls asking about fast-tracking co-governance. This will really light a fire under their seats!

Find the telephone number of your local MPs here. We've also made a telephone script for you here – make sure you are on-message (and polite) to the MP's staff – they will be much more likely to pass on the message.

>> Find your local MP's telephone number here.

>> Helpful script to call or leave a message

3. Share the petition 📤 

10,000 signatures are good – 20,000 would be better. We will always be a grassroots-led organisation and our strength comes entirely from our team of supporters like you joining the fight.

Send this link to everyone you know who is likely to also care about fighting for democratic accountability: www.fasttracking.nz

Let's stop co-governance once and for all 🛑 👇

Lastly, we need your support. Will you chip into our Democracy Fighting Fund so we can keep the Government honest and stamp out co-governance from New Zealand once and for all?!

>> YES I'LL CHIP-IN TO BACK THIS CAMPAIGN <<

Alternatively, Friend, would you sponsor one (or more) banners for us to send to another supporter/volunteer who has a spot on a busy highway?

>> Sponsor a banner ($48) <<

>> Sponsor two banners ($96) <<

>> Sponsor five banners ($240) <<

>> Sponsor ten banners ($480) <<

OR

>> Buy a banner for your place <<

Thanks again for your support

Jordan @ Taxpayers' Union

From: Jordan Williams
Date: Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 1:44 PM
Subject: Stop fast-tracking co-Governance once and for all ⚠️ 

Hi Friend

We've had lots of support after Peter Williams's email raising the flag on the Coalition Government's Fast-Track Bill earlier this month.

In short, the Government is continuing the Labour's legacy of co-governance in decisions on consenting, land use, and resource management as part of their "Fast Track" legislation.

Here at the Taxpayers' Union, we reject so-called 'co-governance' because it is the antithesis of democratic accountability.

So with the support of those who chipped into Peter's call for support, we've launched 'Stop Fast Tracking Co-Governance' website presenting the facts and a petition demanding the Government scraps undemocratic co-governance from its Fast-Track Bill. 

Will you add your name, Friend?

The proposed Fast Track Bill includes:

❌ Iwi appointees on advisory panels: An 'expert advisory panel' that evaluates projects before recommending their approval (or rejection) is required to give equal representation to those appointed by iwi and democratically elected councils. 

❌ Special consultation rights for iwi: To speed up the consenting process, the public has been shut out of the process – but iwi and hapū get enhanced consultation rights.

❌ Required Maori-specific knowledge: Panel members must 'demonstrate knowledge' of Treaty principles, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori. That will inevitably lead to a continuation of Labour's Treaty and co-governance approach.

Friend, like me, you will be keen to see the days of Labour's divisive, race-based policies put firmly behind us so we can finally move forward as a country.

Together we were successful in turning the dial and pushing back against Three Waters reforms. Now we are asking for you to add your name to urge the Government to deliver on its promise of standing against anti-democratic co-governance policies.

Like Three Waters, our petition allows us to build an army of supporters who are staunch defenders of democratic decision making.

Adding your name forces the issue to the top of the Government's agenda and lets us know you're on board. Will you support this fight and add your name?

>> Yes I'll add my name to the petition <<

Thanks for your support , and for making this effort possible.

Jordan @ Taxpayers' Union