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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 23, 2020 18:37:08 GMT 12
TANIWHA TAXES ADDING 8%TO COST OF INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDSThe New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that councils are allocating up to eight percent of total build costs for iwi engagement for COVID-19 response projects. Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says, “While trawling through council … The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that councils are allocating up to eight percent of total build costs for iwi engagement for COVID-19 response projects. Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams says, “While trawling through council applications for ‘shovel-ready’ funding, we came across a proposal from the Waipa District Council that allocates eight percent of the total build costs for iwi engagement. When compared to project management costs of just six percent of the budget, eight percent — or $2,000,000 — for iwi engagement is outrageous.”..... community.scoop.co.nz/2020/07/taniwha-taxes-adding-8-to-cost-of-infrastructure-builds/
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