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ACT State Of The Nation Speech: David Seymour
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 12:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
Thank you very much to Russell McVeagh for hosting this event. Thank you to Tim Clarke for your hospitality. Omicron, and the Government’s isolation rules in response to it, have thrown businesses into a cacophony of continuity planning. I’m grateful ... More >>
Jacinda, Stop Being The Centre Of Attention And Give People Their Lives Back
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 11:07 am | ACT New Zealand
“Today’s announcement of a slow, staged and uncertain border reopening is all about Jacinda, instead of New Zealanders,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “This will be Jacinda’s third announcement about the same thing. As usual it forecasts ... More >>
Rent Controls Crazy, Even For Labour
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 10:40 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s economic illiteracy has plumbed new depths with Poto Williams reportedly considering rent controls,” says ACT Housing spokesperson and Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden. “It’s a crazy plan, even by Labour’s standards. “Rent controls ... More >>
Unemployment Rate Actually 6 Per Cent
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 12:55 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Grant Robertson is in full self-congratulation mode over today’s employment numbers, but the real unemployment rate is at least 6 per cent,” says ACT’s Welfare spokesperson Karen Chhour. “The headline unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent equates ... More >>
Income Insurance Plan Misses The Mark
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 12:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s income insurance plan will hurt productivity and make welfare dependency even worse”, says ACT Welfare spokesperson Karen Chhour. “Our welfare system is due for an overhaul. It imposes a one-size-fits-all solution that works for no-one. ... More >>
Tourism NZ Advertising A Locked Door
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 7:04 am | ACT New Zealand
“Overseas New Zealanders are rightly confused and dismayed that Tourism New Zealand is advertising New Zealand as a holiday destination overseas when the border is closed,” says ACT’s Tourism spokesperson Dr James McDowall. “Facebook Ad Library details ... More >>
It Never Should Have Become A RAT Race
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 4:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government will once again be in full self-congratulations mode for securing Rapid Antigen Test when it never should have been a RAT race in the first place,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Government talks about going hard and fast, ... More >>
OECD: Govt Spending Increasing Prices
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 9:58 am | ACT New Zealand
“The OECD is the latest organisation to remind Labour that prices are soaring in part because of its out-of-control spending”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The OECD’s Economic Survey of New Zealand released this morning noted that ‘highly ... More >>
Minister’s Reckless And Nasty Privacy Breach
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 9:20 am | ACT New Zealand
“The mask of kindness has fallen off Jacinda's Government. Chris Hipkins use of Charlotte Bellis's personal information to publicly attack her is reckless and nasty,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Hipkins released a statement yesterday in a desperate ... More >>
Cancel MIQ Today
Monday, 31 January 2022, 9:45 am | ACT New Zealand
“The saga of Charlotte Bellis should be a turning point for the Government. It should cancel MIQ today, as there is no justification for waiting another month,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Bellis is far from the only case. The cruelty of ... More >>
Govt Moves To Four Days Week
Sunday, 30 January 2022, 9:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
“For the second week in a row, as Omicron starts to spread across the country, the Government has decided to work a four day week,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Last week, Cabinet met on Tuesday instead of Monday because of Wellington Anniversary. ... More >>
A Week To Identify Close Contacts Is Too Long
Sunday, 30 January 2022, 6:14 am | ACT New Zealand
“Once again the Government has been caught taking a nap as it takes seven long days to identify close contacts of Omicron,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Jacinda should use her time in isolation to ask herself if her policy of contact tracing ... More >>
More Time Needed For Consultation On He Waka Eke Noa
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 2:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The ACT Party is calling on the Government to extend the consultation period for the consultation for He Waka Eke Noa, says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “Public meetings should be an important part of the consultation ... More >>
You May Not Kiss The Bride
Friday, 28 January 2022, 11:38 am | ACT New Zealand
“Forget a veil or garter, the latest bridal fashion accessory this summer is a mask – that must be worn for the ceremony and in all photos,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “I’ve been inundated with emails from brides and celebrants lamenting ... More >>
South Islanders Will Pay For Light Rail
Friday, 28 January 2022, 10:41 am | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealanders from the Waikato to Southland will be paying for Auckland light rail”, says ACT Transport spokesperson Simon Court. “Finance Minister Grant Robertson this morning confirmed that Labour would be borrowing more to fund Labour’s pet ... More >>
Get Politicians Out Of Transport
Friday, 28 January 2022, 9:05 am | ACT New Zealand
“The light rail saga is proof we need to get politicians out of transport and infrastructure decision-making to get better long-term outcomes”, says ACT Transport spokesperson Simon Court. “Politicians – left and right – have chosen where ... More >>
Ministry Of Health Lets Down Soundsplash Attendees
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 12:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Ministry of Health has let down the attendees of Soundsplash with a complete lack of information, it’s just as well parents and schools have taken charge,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Ministry and Government are more than happy ... More >>
Record Inflation A Tax On Kiwi Battlers
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 10:55 am | ACT New Zealand
“ Today’s announcement of record inflation amounts to a 5.9 per cent tax on Middle New Zealand”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “2022 is the Year of the Hangover. New Zealanders are now feeling the effects of our lock ‘em down, lock ... More >>
History Curriculum Sent To The Future
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 10:00 am | ACT New Zealand
“The ACT Party today welcomes the New Zealand History curriculum being delayed a year, we just hope it means there’ll be a significant rewrite,” says ACT’s Education spokesperson Chris Baillie. “The draft history curricu lum divides history ... More >>
The Government Is Not Ready, So It’s Lockdown In All But Name
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 3:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s approach to Omicron amounts to a lockdown in all but name, New Zealanders are paying the price because the Government did not use the time it had to prepare for Omicron,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Unless you’re ... More >>
