Government Wastes Taxpayers' Money on Non-Existent Railway Project

The government has recently announced the creation of a well-paid Treaty job based in Wellington to talk to iwi in Auckland about a railway that doesn't exist. This news comes as a shock to taxpayers who are already struggling with the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, and it raises questions about how public funds are being spent. The job, which will be funded by taxpayers, is set to pay an annual salary of $120,000 and is part of a wider effort by the government to meet its Treaty obligations. However, there is no existing railway project for this person to work on, leading some critics to question why such a high salary is being offered for what appears to be an unnecessary role. Critics have also pointed out that this decision reflects poorly on the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility and accountability. While many New Zealanders understand the importance of meeting our Treaty obligations, they feel that spending taxpayer money on something that doesn't even exist is wasteful and irresponsible. This announcement comes at a time when many New Zealanders are struggling financially due to Covid-19 related job losses and wage cuts. It also follows recent reports of other questionable spending decisions made by the government, including millions of dollars spent on consultants and overseas travel expenses for ministers. It remains unclear why exactly this role was created or why so much money is being spent on it without any tangible results. With Christmas just around the corner, taxpayers can only hope that their hard-earned money isn't wasted on another ill-conceived project like this one.