Nominations for the 2024 Jonesie Awards for Government Waste are now open!

Dust off your bow tie, grab your ball gown from the dry cleaner and get ready for the 7th annual Jonesie Waste Awards to be hosted at Parliament next month.

Our lovable swine intern and friendly mascot, Porky the Waste-hater will join an expert panel and nominate five of the very worst examples of government greed, grift, and gluttonous waste across each of local and central government.

The Jonesies are our tongue-in-cheek recognition of the most memorable acts of government waste, excessive regulation, and inefficiency. It's an opportunity to hold those in power to account for their actions and bring attention to the issues that matter most.

Click here to watch last year's Jonesies Awards ceremony!

Friend, the time has come to nominate individuals, civil servants, government agencies, and politicians who have showcased the most egregious examples of government waste in the categories of Local Government, Central Government, and Lifetime Achievement.  On November 6th, The Taxpayers' Union will host these awards, live from Parliament. 

Click here to submit your nominations for this year's awards.

Don't wait too long! All nominations must be submitted by 1st November 2024.

Good luck to all our nominees...

Jordan Williams Executive Director New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union