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ACT Welcomes Reforms To Improve Electoral Integrity
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 1:10 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Democracy works best when voters are informed, engaged, and take the process seriously,” says Mr Stephenson. More >>
Putting Patient Need Ahead Of Treaty Ideology
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 4:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT says services should be delivered on the basis of patient need and value-for-money – not race. We scrapped the Māori Health Authority, and now we're patching up the rest of Labour's Treaty-obsessed health reforms. More >>
Local Business Owner, Glen Williams, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Palmerston North City Council
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 12:20 pm | ACT New Zealand
Welltravelled and known for his strong work ethic, Glen brings realworld experience in business, people management, and financial oversight – the exact skills needed to make sound decisions, challenge waste, and ensure council delivers real value ... More >>
ACT Announces John Bolt As ACT Local Candidate For Timaru
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 11:23 am | ACT New Zealand
Local Farmer, John Bolt, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Timaru District Council. Originally from the Waikato, John made South Canterbury his home 20 years ago and has farmed in Temuka ever since. More >>
ACT Saves Taxpayer Hundreds Of Millions On Waikato Medical School
Monday, 21 July 2025, 4:22 pm | ACT New Zealand
Our role has been to ask the tough questions: was this the best use of taxpayer money to achieve the goal? Would it work, and could it be done for less? More >>
ACT Announces Tom Spooner As ACT Local Candidate For Hurunui
Monday, 21 July 2025, 8:30 am | ACT New Zealand
Industrial Mechanic and Business Owner Tom Spooner, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Hurunui District Council. More >>
ACT Announces Pat Arroyo, William Goldberg, & Ali Dahche As ACT Local Candidates For Howick
Friday, 18 July 2025, 12:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
Local Business Owner and Former Dentist Pat Arroyo; AI Innovation Leader William Goldberg and Local Business Owner and Infrastructure Professional Ali Dahche selected as ACT Local Candidate for Howick. More >>
ACT Announces Aaron McLeod & Jerry Pickford As ACT Local Candidates For Manawatū
Friday, 18 July 2025, 11:34 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time — after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics More >>
Local Business Owner & Advisor, Dene Green, To Stand For Franklin Ward
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 4:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
Dene has over 30 years of experience in logistics, business ownership, and mentoring. He runs a service supporting small businesses and local development and holds an EMBA and a PostDoctorate in Global Business from the University of Oxford. More >>
Local Business Owner And Community Volunteer, Ben Cox, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Henderson-Massey Local Board
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 2:07 pm | ACT New Zealand
Ben runs a local advertising consultancy and serves on the boards of Waitakere Swimming Club and TAP Sea Scouts, supporting youth in the area. More >>
Business Leader & Associate Chartered Accountant, Peter Mayall, Selected As ACT Candidate For Waikato District Council
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 1:55 pm | ACT New Zealand
Peter brings extensive experience in strategic planning, financial oversight, and governance, alongside a proven record in communication and community involvement. More >>
Experienced Local Government Leader, Chris Till, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Selwyn District Council
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 12:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
Alongside his corporate career, Chris has 20 years of direct local government experience, having worked for Christchurch City Council, Kaikōura District Council, and Clutha District Council. More >>
Construction Director And Engineer, Yang Kang Hong Qu, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Hibiscus And Bays Local Board
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 9:54 am | ACT New Zealand
Yang, 30, is a North American expat of Chinese descent who brings an international outlook alongside practical experience in engineering and construction. More >>
ACT Welcomes Labour Support For Supermarket Fast-Track
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 1:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
More competition means lower prices and better choice for Kiwi families. Even the threat of new entrants forces incumbents to sharpen their prices, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
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 >>
