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Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app

Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'

Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'

Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Ministry's $600,000 website slammed

Ministry's $600,000 website slammed

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under fire for spending $559,872 on new website, says Taxpayers' Union.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015

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Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic

Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020

Taxpayers' Union slams Christchurch City Council $1.2 million website

Taxpayers' Union slams Christchurch City Council $1.2 million website

Taxpayers' Union slams Christchurch City Council for spending $1.2m on website upgrade instead of rebuild effort.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015