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Taxpayers Union isn't even a union - but they're coming for local control

Jordan William's outfit appears to be working in sync with the National Government - and the end goal could be privatisation of local assets

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Mountain Tūī
Sep 05, 2025
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Credit: Walt Handelsman

Open to all - Opinion/Analysis:

Beginnings

Taxpayers Union was co-founded by Chris Bishop’s father, John Bishop, alongside David Farrar, Jordan Williams and the like.

But it’s not even a union.

In a now 10 year article, journalist David Fisher notes:

Isn't calling it a "union" a bit cheeky? "Yeah," says Bishop Senior.

"David Farrar sai…

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