The New Zealand Taxpayers’
Union expresses gratitude on behalf of its 32,000 members
and supporters to Rt Hon Bill English for his service to
taxpayers.
“Under his tenure as Finance Minister
and Prime Minister in 2008-2017, the burden on taxpayers
reduced, with core Crown revenue as proportion of GDP cut
from 32.6% to 30.5%. That is despite having to respond to
the Global Financial Crisis and rebuild our second largest
city.”
“The tax cuts implemented by Bill English
in 2010 were significant and working New Zealanders continue
to reap the benefits today.”
“Partial
privatisation, while controversial at the time, has been a
resounding success, working to both reduce debt and improve
dividend flows by applying market discipline to what were
lazy state owned assets.”
“And with social
investment, Bill English has championed value for money in
spending on social services.”
“We wish Mr
English all the best for his career after
politics.”
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