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The Taxpayers' Union operates as an ally of the National Party, which Nicky Hager described as a political tool.

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The latest in this situation

  1. Hager alleges a coordinated political campaign against Sherman, linked to the Taxpayers' Union.
  2. Nicky Hager's book details how the Taxpayers' Union operates as a political tool, exposing its influence on coalition partners and specific targets like Maiki Sherman.

How it started

3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Oct 1. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

The Taxpayers' Union operates as an ally of the National Party, which Nicky Hager described as a political tool.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Nicky Hager

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Nicky Hager's book details how the Taxpayers' Union operates as a political tool, exposing its influence on coalition partners and specific targets like Maiki Sherman.Sub-event
  2. Hager began investigating the Taxpayers' Union's funding and influence.1 source
  3. Nicky Hager characterizes the Taxpayers' Union as a political tool for the National Party.1 source

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The entities involved

  • Nicky Hager

    New Zealand investigative journalist (1958-)

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Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped