Bribe-O-Meter Relaunched for Northland by-Election

The Taxpayers’ Union is today proudly relaunching its election Bribe-O-Meter to keep track of politicians’ pork-barrel promises in the lead up to Northland’s by-election. Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director, Jordan Williams, says:

“While the by-election is for the seat of Northland, the cost of pork-barrel promises will impact the pockets of all New Zealand taxpayers.”

“The Prime Minister has already indicated that there will be further Northland-related policies launched throughout the campaign. The Bribe-O-Meter is to provide transparency to taxpayers on what those promises will cost.”

“Currently the National Party’s Northland promises equal $28.37 per New Zealand household. Winston Peters meanwhile is promising new ports and railways. Our initial estimate is that the cost, if implemented, would be at least $180 per household.”

The Bribe-O-Meter is available at www.taxpayers.org.nz/bribe-o-meter and will be updated regularly in the lead up to polling day on 28 March.

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