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ACT Welcomes End To Open-Plan Classroom Folly
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 1:00 pm | ACT New Zealand
So-called ‘Modern Learning Environments’ were forced on schools despite no evidence they actually worked," says ACT Education spokesperson Laura McClure. More >>
Registered Nurse, Martin Lundqvist, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Kaipātiki Local Board
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 2:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
Martin came to New Zealand in 2012, determined to build a new life. After studying, working, and engaging with the local community, he has become an example of how New Zealand can be a welcoming place for those with a pioneering spirit. More >>
ACT Announces Prasad Gawande As ACT Local Candidate For Papakura
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 11:57 am | ACT New Zealand
Regional Key Account Manager, Prasad Gawande, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Papakura Local Board. Prasad holds a master’s degree in business and has worked across both the private and community sectors. More >>
Ratepayers To Be Respected: Puppy Dogs And Ice Cream Law To Be Repealed
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 11:51 am | ACT New Zealand
David Seymour called Labour’s introduction of ‘four well-beings’ legislation in 2018 the Puppy Dogs and Ice Cream Bill, says ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton. More >>
Key To Cheaper Groceries Is More Competition
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 11:13 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT would introduce a fast-track approval process for grocery development. This one-stop shop would streamline rezoning, consenting, and investment approvals, making it easier and faster to build new supermarkets at scale. More >>
ACT Announces Ali Dahche As ACT Local Candidate For Howick
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 10:31 am | ACT New Zealand
Local Business Owner and Infrastructure Professional, Ali Dahche, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Howick Ward. More >>
Universities Seeking International Students Need Less Woke, More World-Class
Monday, 14 July 2025, 12:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar says:"Tweaks to visa rules and a new marketing campaign might entice some students. But if we are serious about hitting the Government's target, universities will need to improve their offerings.” More >>
David Seymour's Speech To 2025 ACT Party Rally: Positive Sum Thinking
Sunday, 13 July 2025, 4:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
Being free and equal is not just something nice to have. It’s the foundation for the problem solving we need to do as a country. If we’re going to succeed, first we must be free and equal. More >>
How To Convince Walmart To Come To New Zealand
Sunday, 13 July 2025, 4:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
We can’t control global dairy prices, but we can create an environment where more retailers want to set up shop, bringing real competition to the grocery sector. More >>
Local Business Owner & NZDF Serviceman, Nigel Elder, Selected As ACT Candidate For Greater Wellington Regional Council
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 12:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
He currently serves in the New Zealand Defence Force, has worked in agriculture, and for the past 15 years has run his own wine export business—proudly taking quality New Zealand produce to the world. More >>
Absurd Solar Consent Requirements Driving Up Power Bills
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 7:15 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT is committed to scrapping the beast that is the RMA and replacing it with a system based on property rights, without a general Treaty principles clause so we can build the things we need to make our lives better and more affordable. More >>
ACT Announces Helena Roza As ACT Local Candidate For North Shore Ward
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 3:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
Helena cares passionately about the North Shore. A mother and entrepreneur with a background in journalism and television presenting, she co-founded a successful local business with her husband. She volunteers with Meals on Wheels and proudly supports ... More >>
Seymour Responds To OCR Decision
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 2:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
Continued loan relief will leave more money in Kiwis' pockets to save or spend on the things that matter to them. That's the road to recovery for firms, farms, and families, ACT Leader David Seymour says. More >>
Hipkins' Continues COVID-Era Attitude To Public
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 3:20 pm | ACT New Zealand
Chris Hipkins’ ought to show some humility towards the COVID inquiry, because it’s an inquiry into his own actions. As COVID-19 Response Minister, then Prime Minister, Hipkins called the shots in question, and people deserve a right of reply, ACT Leader ... More >>
Barrister And Solicitor Of The High Court, Samuel Mills, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Auckland Council
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 12:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
Samuel currently serves as an elected member of the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board and is well known for challenging council waste and standing up for ratepayer value. More >>
ACT To Hold Annual “Free & Equal” Rally In Auckland This Sunday 13 July
Monday, 7 July 2025, 4:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT’s annual rally is about more than politics – it’s about lifting the standard of public debate in New Zealand,” says David Seymour. More >>
“Hero”: Waititi Praises Dictator
Friday, 4 July 2025, 10:09 am | ACT New Zealand
“Ibrahim Traoré is a Marxist dictator who seized power in a coup in Burkina Faso, delayed elections, banned homosexuality, and whose armed forces are accused of killing scores of civilians,” says ACT MP Simon Court. More >>
Selling The Artificial Limb Service Would Give Amputees More Choice And Quality Care
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 2:07 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Reports of amputees in pain for months, stuck with ill-fitting prosthetics, and a service unresponsive to their needs show just how badly the Artificial Limb Service is failing New Zealanders,” says ACT Health spokesperson Todd Stephenson. More >>
City And Regional Deals Reflect ACT Policy Years In The Making
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 3:43 pm | ACT New Zealand
“These deals will mean local and central government can agree on joint priorities like enabling more housing, unlocking regional economic growth, and delivering better infrastructure. This is exactly the kind of long-term thinking that has been missing ... More >>
ACT Announces Daniel Shirley As ACT Local Candidate For Tasman
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 11:54 am | ACT New Zealand
Daniel is a committed advocate for Tasman and its people. With experience across aged care and emerging technology, he understands the real pressures faced by families and local businesses. More >>
