Media release from the Taxpayers' Union

Wellington City Council Takes Cheer Out Of Christmas

Responding to this morning’s Dominion Post report that Wellington City Council is replacing public Christmas trees and tinsel with spot prizes, including rubbish bags, Jordan Williams, Executive Director of the Taxpayers’ Union said:

“Wellington Council can’t find the money for a civic Christmas tree, but only last month forked out $24,000 of ratepayer funds for a new logo.

While we usually applaud Council efforts to save money, surely a civic tree to help Wellingtonians get into the Christmas spirit isn’t too much to ask.

Ratepayers expect festive decorations, not lame ‘spot prizes’ such as rubbish bags. What’s next, family passes to the landfill?"
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