25OIA1276
10 September 2024
Brendon
[FYI request #28331 email]
Dear Brendon
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), received on 8
September 2024. You requested the following:
Can you please advise why is the average New Zealander paying the most highest Tax In
the world it may be an idea just to add breathing Tax to the list of everything else that is
taxed.
My OIA request is not for the above its just a kick in The guts statement, my request is for
everything that Has been taxed where has this money been spent and the reason why, i
feel New Zealanders have a right to know where has this accumulated money has been
spent into as i see more and more MPs are getting a higher pay in boost and public funding
to fund their own wealth schemes.
The information you requested is believed to be more closely related to the functions of the
Treasury. Accordingly, under section 14(b)(ii) of the OIA, I am transferring your request to the
Treasury.
The Treasury has 20 working days from receipt of this transfer to make a decision on your
request.
Yours sincerely
Thomas Allen
Domain Lead, Governance & Ministerial Services
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