Taxpayers’ Union faces sexual harassment allegations in new book
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Jordan Williams, Nicky Hager, Taxpayers’ Union
New Zealand
September 2026
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Journalist Nicky Hager's book 'Dirty Work' alleges the Taxpayers’ Union settled a sexual harassment case against executive director Jordan Williams. The Taxpayers’ Union and Williams categorically deny the allegations, stating no such claims or settlements exist. The book also alleges secret campaign coordination between the union and British American Tobacco.
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