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?"
ENDS