Rhys Hurley
Rhys Hurley is an investigations coordinator for the Taxpayers’ Union in New Zealand. He is known for his outspoken views on public spending, particularly in relation to the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and its management of funds. Recently, he has been in the news for criticizing the costs associated with medical treatments for unusual foreign object insertions, questioning the justification for taxpayer funding of such incidents, and calling for a review of ACC's spending practices.
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Recent news mentions
Rhys Hurley, investigations co-ordinator at the Taxpayers’ Union, said the spending was 'wasteful' and questioned why the $2m campaign was necessary.
IRD callers mistaken for scammers in $2m campaign to push new security measure
New Zealand· 2026-02-12
Rhys Hurley is a spokesman for the Taxpayers Union who criticized the council's spending.
Tauranga City councillor pay rises: Why they earn $163k for a ‘part-time’ jobNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Rhys Hurley said open-minded Auckland took out the title as 'capital of curiosity'.
Accident Compensation Corporation reveals cost of medical treatment for foreign object insertionsNew Zealand· 2025-03-20