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ACT Welcomes Simpler, More Flexible RSE Scheme
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 3:52 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Immigration spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar says the safeguards included in the Government’s announcement are equally welcome. More >>
ACT Sets Achievable Path To Close Medicines Gap With Australia
Sunday, 26 July 2026, 4:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT will put New Zealand on a pathway to close the 7 per cent medicines gap with Australia. More >>
ACT Says Hunters, Not Bureaucrats, Should Lead Conservation
Saturday, 25 July 2026, 4:38 pm | ACT New Zealand
"DOC cannot manage New Zealand's conservation estate alone," says ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton. More >>
Beyond The Headlines, ACT Delivers Real Progress
Friday, 24 July 2026, 1:37 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT advanced five priorities this week. Together, they mean fewer barriers to building, simpler rules for workplaces, fairer firearms laws, and more children attending school. More >>
ACT Welcomes Parent Visa Progress – But The Job Isn’t Done
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 1:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government should address the two-year expiry of expressions of interest. Families who remain eligible should not be forced to start again because the system failed to select them," says ACT Immigration spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar. More >>
Inflation Uptick Reinforces Need To Cut Waste And Grow The Country
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 11:02 am | ACT New Zealand
New Zealanders did not cause the latest global inflationary shock. Conflict in the Middle East and disruption to international energy markets have pushed up costs around the world. More >>
Unlock New Zealand’s Potential
Monday, 20 July 2026, 3:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
The problem is our potential is too often locked down by our own limitations. Our hero Sir Edmund Hillary said, ‘it’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.’ He meant it’s our own limitations that hold us back, and so it is with New Zealand. More >>
Greens Energy Policy Would Leave New Zealand Running Out Of Power
Monday, 20 July 2026, 2:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Infrastructure Commission's own work, which the Greens themselves cite, shows that gas availability keeps power prices lower for households. Yet the Greens want to double down on the very thinking that got us into this mess. More >>
$60m Cement Bailout Exposes Broken Climate Policy
Monday, 20 July 2026, 1:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT is campaigning to reset New Zealand's climate targets so they lower power bills, protect jobs, keep industry in New Zealand, and reduce global emissions instead of exporting them. More >>
Innovation Trials; A Pathway Through Bureaucracy
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 2:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
"I fear we are slipping away from the frontier of innovation. A core driver of that is a sluggish and slow system of government that struggles to keep pace with change," said David Seymour, ACT Leader. More >>
Greens Drag New Zealand Back To Compulsory Unionism
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 10:17 am | ACT New Zealand
If unions want more members, they should convince workers that membership is worthwhile. They should not need the Government to sign people up for them. More >>
David Seymour's Speech At Graeme Dingle Foundation Business Leaders’ Dinner
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 6:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
There are roles to be played by parents, whanau, schools, organisations like the Graeme Dingle Foundation and sometimes even government. We should not attempt to police every online interaction. More >>
ACT: Back Professional Self-Certification To Build Faster And Cheaper
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
Builders should be able to opt out of the council consenting system where work is self-certified by qualified professionals and backed by long-term private insurance. More >>
Hipkins Coming Apart
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 2:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
“It’s great that Hipkins thinks he can avoid these vagaries of life, but he’s either disingenuous or naïve. If he really believes he’ll avoid ever having to sell an asset, he is naïve," says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Paul Henry To Stand For ACT In 2026 Election
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 11:10 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour says Paul Henry will bring wit, intelligence, and a powerful voice to the ACT team. More >>
Fiordland Wapiti Becomes New Zealand's First Herd Of Special Interest
Monday, 13 July 2026, 2:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
Healthy herds and a healthy environment go hand in hand. Managing deer numbers properly means less browsing pressure on native vegetation while preserving one of New Zealand's premier hunting opportunities for future generations. More >>
Five New Policies For A Tougher, Smarter Response To Crime
Sunday, 12 July 2026, 3:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
“These are practical ways to stop harm before it escalates,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
OCR Hike Shows We Must Cut The Waste To Grow The Country
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 2:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
When Government borrows and spends too much, it competes with mortgage holders and pushes pressure through the economy. Borrowers end up paying the price. More >>
ACT’s Commitment: Three Burglaries? Three Years In Prison, Minimum
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
"When someone does the right thing, gets up and goes to work to unlock their own potential, they shouldn’t have to worry about some deadbeat invading their home and taking their hard-earned property." More >>
More Patients Choosing Assisted Death, But Law Still Too Restrictive
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 7:31 am | ACT New Zealand
“Since 2021 there have been over 4,070 applications, and almost 1,700 assisted deaths. Over half of the people applying for an assisted death are denied that opportunity.” says ACT Party Health Spokesperson Todd Stephenson. More >>
