Investigative journalist Nicky Hager released his book 'Dirty Work' on September 22–23, 2026, documenting allegations of sexual harassment, manipulation, and political influence by the Taxpayers' Union lobby group. The Taxpayers' Union denied the allegations; Hager asserted he had verified his claims, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon declined to comment.
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Updating this to confirm they've just published a wee summary here www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic... Investigative journalist and author Nicky Hager has released a new book called Dirty Work, an "exposé"of the Taxpayers' Union (TU), "the latest front for New Zealand's radical right," he says.
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Lobby group hits back at 'smears' in Hager book.
Nicky Hager's new book, Dirty Work, is focused on the Taxpayers’ Union.
The book talks of Tobacco influence and a fight over Māori issues.
The union's chief executive Jordan Williams has denied harassment claims towards him.
nickrockel.substack.com/p/dirty-work... Nicky Hager’s book shines a light on the Taxpayers’ Union.
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A new Nicky Hager book tells a fascinating story but is the weakest of his trilogy.
Dirty Work author Nicky Hager says the Taxpayers' Union could waive confidentiality.
Oh, this book is a VERY good read. 10/10 highly recommend Get amongst! drbex.substack.com/p/nicky-hage... The launch of Nicky Hager’s latest book, Dirty Work, was all across social media and news outlets last night.
A Herald journalist says the allegations made in Dirty Work paint a bigger picture.
Hager's book was released on Tuesday evening.
“Dirty Work is about a section of our political system which is not the political parties and not the journalists and not the voting public, but professional manipulators who often have more influence over what the news is and what happens on issues than all the rest of us put together.” #nzpol 1/2 We asked the author of the book about the Taxpayers’ Union to respond to the responses.