Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Little Version of ‘Think Big’ for Gisborne
Little Version of ‘Think Big’ for Gisborne
17
FEBRUARY 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is slamming Labour Leader Andrew Little’s pledge today to spend $20 million of taxpayers’ money “to enable the construction of a timber prefabrication plant and associated infrastructure in Gisborne”, announced this morning.
The Taxpayers' Union’s Executive Director, Jordan Williams, says, “This is pork barrel politics at its worst. No disciplined economic analysis, no business plan, just a bunch of politicians seeking a photo opportunity and headline. At least in Northland the ‘Bridges’ bribe’ related to infrastructure – this is building industry for industry’s sake.”
“This is a Little version of Think Big. Fine politically, but economically terrifying.”
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On bird flu, AUKUS entry fees and Cindy Lee
Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter: Ruawai Leader Slams Kaipara Council In Battle Over $400k Property
Te Pati Maori: Another ‘Stolen Generation’ Enabled By Court Ruling On Waitangi Tribunal Summons
Peace Action Wellington: Die In for Palestine Marks ANZAC day
Labour Party: Penny Drops – But What About Seymour And Peters?
Government: PM Announces Changes To Portfolios
Family First: Just 1 In 6 Oppose ‘Three Strikes’ - Poll
