Business. Scoop » $1. 7 Billion Ferry Bill Leaves Every Household $820 Out Of Pocket
Press Release – New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union“The Government says it has kept the project within budget that’s welcome, but it’s also the bare minimum. What’s not been budgeted for is why are taxpayers paying. . .
Press Release – New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union“The Government says it has kept the project within budget that’s welcome, but it’s also the bare minimum. What’s not been budgeted for is why are taxpayers paying for this in the first place?”The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union says theGovernment’s announcement taxpayers will be charged up to $1. 7 billion on the ferry fleetraises a fundamental question: why are taxpayers borrowing billions to own and operate a commercial ferry service in the first place?Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director, Jordan Williams, said:“Every New Zealand household is being charged $820 for these ferries, with no ticket. ”“Norway demonstrates you don’t need the taxpayer to own ferry companies to provide world-class ferry services. After years of mismanagement, ballooning costs, andmillions wasted on consultants, instead of setting course for Scandinavia the Government is steering New Zealand towards a Soviet Russia. ”“The Government says it has kept the project within budget – that’s welcome, but it’s also the bare minimum. What’s not been budgeted for is why are taxpayers paying for this in the first place?”NOTES:TheNew Zealand Taxpayers’ Unionis an independent and membership-driven activist group, dedicated to being the voice for Kiwi taxpayers in the corridors of power. Its mission,lower taxes, less waste, more transparency, is supported by 200,000 subscribed members and supporters. Content Sourced fromscoop. co. nzOriginal url