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Statement On Stabbing At Westfield Newmarket
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 5:06 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Newmarket’s security guards are local heroes. They calmly and professionally put themselves in danger every day to protect Newmarket’s businesses and visitors. I urge people to support the police by responding to their call for information.” More >>
Regulatory Relief Welcomed For Earthquake-prone Buildings, But Real Change Needed
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 4:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The coming review of this legislation is welcome, but it needs to go further than tinker. We should scrap 2016’s legislation entirely and develop workable, risk-proportionate regulation. This debacle is a lesson in just how badly ACT’s Regulatory Standards ... More >>
Puberty Blockers: ACT Welcomes Safety Being Put First
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:59 am | ACT New Zealand
New Zealand is moving toward a more precautionary approach that puts the safety of young people first, and Kiwis concerned about the role of puberty blockers in our health system have the chance to be heard in consultation that will inform future ... More >>
Submissions Open: All Kiwis Encouraged To Finally Have A Say On The Treaty
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 12:39 pm | ACT New Zealand
“For the first time, Kiwis of all backgrounds are now able to tell Parliament what they think the Treaty means for future generations of New Zealanders." More >>
RNZ Host Needs To At Least Give Pretence Of Impartiality
Sunday, 17 November 2024, 8:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
"Mihingarangi Forbes is a co-host of RNZ's Saturday Mornings and hosts the RNZ podcast Mata. She has joined the hīkoi, posing for photos with protest leaders and using official RNZ social media channels to post in support," says Mr Stephenson. More >>
Fare-Dodging Leads To Violence
Sunday, 17 November 2024, 8:35 am | ACT New Zealand
“Antisocial fare dodgers discourage Aucklanders from using public transport. They deprive AT of revenue and load costs onto rule-abiding ratepayers. They are threatening, stealing from, and assaulting bus drivers and passengers,” says Auckland-based ... More >>
School Kids Should Not Be Pushed Into Political Activity
Friday, 15 November 2024, 2:32 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Schools are funded by all of us to equip young people with the knowledge to face the world with an intelligent and open mind. The school system should never be weaponised for indoctrination or to prop up one side of a political debate." More >>
ACT Calls For An End To Taxpayer-funded Election Ads
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 4:00 pm | ACT New Zealand
Ditching the broadcast allocation would save taxpayers around $4 million every three years. This would show respect for the priorities of households who would rather pay their own bills than those of political parties. More >>
Cameron Luxton Calls For Auditor-General Investigation Into Tauranga Marine Precinct Sale
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 3:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
Many ratepayers are already under immense pressure resulting from rising rates bills. Selling the precinct at below market rates is yet another kick in the guts left by the departing commissioners. More >>
ACT Bill Drawn To Provide For Mutually-Agreed End Of Employment
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 1:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment Bill would allow employers to open protected negotiations for the termination of an employment contract. More >>
Real Savings Needed In Health Budget To Ease Pressure On GP Fees, Dunedin Hospital
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 1:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
In Auckland we have 97 percent of GPs hiking or planning to hike fees, a move that could discourage a patient from making a trip to the doctor that could save the health system thousands of dollars down the line. More >>
Public Servants Should Use Cheaper Taxi Options
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 8:31 am | ACT New Zealand
A 2017 report from the Taxpayers’ Union estimated savings of upwards of $3 million a year if public servants used rideshare services instead of taxis. The savings are likely to be even greater today. More >>
Simon Court Responds To Feedback On Licencing Trust Bill
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 12:59 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Simon Court says claims that his bill undermines local democracy are fundamentally misguided. The free market is a democracy. More >>
Moves To Bypass Council Inspectors Welcomed, But Real Change Needed
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 3:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT has long argued we need to provide alternatives to costly council processes for building. Our coalition agreement commits to ‘explore allowing home builders to opt out of needing a building consent provided they have long-term insurance for ... More >>
Member’s Bill Will Treat Westies Like Adults
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 2:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
West Auckland-based ACT MP Simon Court says his bill would repeal the monopolies held by the Invercargill, Mataura, Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts. It would give entrepreneurial locals the ability to sell alcohol under the same rules that ... More >>
ACT Welcomes Appointment Of Richard Prebble To Waitangi Tribunal
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 5:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
Richard was first elected to Parliament in 1975, the same year as it passed the Treaty of Waitangi Act and created the Waitangi Tribunal. That is valuable perspective in an institution that has badly drifted in its purpose. More >>
ACT Statement On Fatal Bus Attack
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Government is progressing changes to the Sentencing Act and bringing back Three Strikes to deliver tougher sentences for serious crimes. But more needs to be done to ensure safety on public transport, including at the local level. More >>
ACT Welcomes Commonsense Change In Work Rights For Migrant Families
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 11:04 am | ACT New Zealand
“Migrants are vital to address skill shortages in New Zealand,” says Dr Parmar. More >>
ACT Welcomes Crown Observer In Wellington
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 3:01 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Tauranga has seen firsthand the consequences of stripping away local democracy, and I don’t want to see Wellington go down the same path. Any step that can fix the city while preserving local democracy is one I fully support." More >>
NPS-FM Changes Will Provide Certainty For Farmers And Save Ratepayers Money
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 1:18 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Farmers have been under real pressure from Labour’s NPS-FM and ACT has consistently argued for its full repeal,” says Mr Cameron. More >>
