A petition to repeal the government's new fuel taxes and relieve financial pressure at the pumps has been launched by the National Party.
National Leader Simon Bridges says the average New Zealand household is now paying $200 a year more in petrol taxes than this time last year, and in Auckland that figure is $324.
'That's too high,” claims Simon, 'and the costs are only going to increase as fuel prices climb and the government imposes new taxes.
'The worst is yet to come, with two more excise tax hikes planned in the next two years. Councils right around New Zealand are already asking for Auckland's regional fuel tax to be made available nationwide and crude oil prices are expected to continue to rise.
'Ordinary, hard-working Kiwi families don't need the worry of figuring out how they're going to drive to school or get to the supermarket.”
The petition can be signed at: www.national.org.nz/axe_the_tax
2 comments
Oh dear Simon.
Posted on 20-10-2018 07:50 | By Gammelvindnz
A petition? Why not sensible argument and negotiation in parliament, Simon you really are turning into a disappointment, my vote for you was obviously wasted as you obviously have little idea of how to be an effective politician.
Petition on fuel taxes
Posted on 20-10-2018 15:06 | By Val.M
Am glad to see that Simon is involving the whole public in the opportunity to speak out against these extra fuel taxes. I feel it is going to need more than just politicians in parliament speaking to it. Come on Kiwis, support this petition whichever party you voted for! Is not a political matter, it is our matter, it affects us, ordinary citizens of NZ, and how it will be affecting US!
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