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Local Structural Engineer, Zoran Rakovic, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Selwyn District
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 9:43 am | ACT New Zealand
"I’ll focus on keeping rates fair, cutting waste, and making sure everyone has a say – without letting race-based politics get in the way. Ratepayers deserve real value for money, and a council that puts them first." – Zoran Rakovic More >>
Time Is Money, Speed Limit Reversal Reflects That
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 12:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
Lowering speed limits caused immense frustration for motorists and reduced productivity. These changes respect people’s time without compromising safety, says ACT Transport spokesperson Cameron Luxton. More >>
ACT Announces Iain Bradley As ACT Local Candidate For Napier
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 12:03 pm | ACT New Zealand
Former Police and Naval Officer Turned Real Estate Broker, Iain Bradley, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Napier City Council. Bradley served eight years with the London Metropolitan Police, followed by 13 years as a naval officer in the New Zealand ... More >>
Surge In Forecast Prison Numbers Shows Govt Serious About Law And Order
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 8:12 am | ACT New Zealand
The Ministry of Justice says imprisonment will rise because of the Government’s policies. The Government’s Sentencing (Reform) Amendment Act 2025, will shift some offenders from community-based sentences to prison sentences. More >>
Climate Emergency Hypocrisy Makes Case For Ending Council Climate Activism
Monday, 30 June 2025, 1:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The hypocrisy of those councils declaring a climate emergency but then sending staff on junkets shows exactly why more common sense councillors are needed around the council table,” says Mr Luxton. More >>
Q+A Panel Confirms Why Local Government Needs Real Change
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 2:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Local candidates will cut waste to keep rates low, end divisive race-based privileges, and bring some long-overdue common sense back to the council table, ACT’s Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says. More >>
Real Change Promised And Delivered For Sole-Charge Workers
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 2:12 pm | ACT New Zealand
These new sentencing provisions also ensure that any victim’s specific circumstances will be given greater weight by judges when deciding sentences, says ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar. More >>
More Rights For Victims, Consequences For Crime From Today
Sunday, 29 June 2025, 5:26 am | ACT New Zealand
These are practical, common-sense changes that ensure the justice system prioritises victims, not offenders. Law-abiding New Zealanders deserve to feel safe, and that starts with holding criminals to account, says ACT MP Nicole McKee. More >>
REVEALED: IKEA Consent Shows Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
“What message do conditions like these send to other businesses looking to invest in New Zealand?" says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
ACT Announces Roger Billington As ACT Local Candidate For Kaipara
Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
Local Academic and Architectural Design Expert, Roger Billington, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Kaipara District Council. Billington has led architectural and design projects around the world and developed university-level academic programmes ... More >>
ACT Announces Dr Nima Maleiki As ACT Local Candidate For Kaipara
Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
Local GP and Community Advocate, Dr. Nima Maleiki, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Kaipara District Council. Dr. Maleiki, 58, was recruited from Norway in 2016 to serve as a rural GP and now lives in Mangawhai with his wife and three young boys. More >>
Local Business Owner & Former Royal New Zealand Navy Serviceman, Anthony Kenny, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For DCC
Friday, 27 June 2025, 11:02 am | ACT New Zealand
After two decades in the Navy, Anthony joined a communications technology company, working his way up from salesman to joint owner. His business helps local companies and utilities stay connected with two-way radio and GPS solutions. More >>
ACT Announces Davina Smolders As ACT Local Candidate For Far North
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 5:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
Local Business Owner Davina Smolders to Stand with ACT Local in Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Ward. Practical, centre-right, and focused on results, Davina is standing with ACT Local to bring fiscal discipline, accountability, and a fresh voice to the Far North. More >>
ACT-Initiated Social Media Inquiry Launched
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
The agreed terms of reference reflect key elements of ACT’s concerns, including the need for clear problem definition, and to assess the benefits as well as any harms of online activity, says ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar. More >>
ACT Announces Matthew Yovich As ACT Local Candidate For Whangarei
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
Local Tradesman and Youth Coach, Matthew Yovich, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Whangārei District Council. More >>
ACT Announces Andrew Pickford As ACT Local Candidate For Waikato
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 3:47 pm | ACT New Zealand
Former Airline Captain Turned Farmer, Andrew Pickford, Selected as ACT Local Candidate for Waikato District Council. More >>
ACT Announces Nidhita Gosai & Preet Dhaliwal As ACT Local Candidates For Hamilton City Council
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 3:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
Local Process Safety Engineer & Hospitality Business Owner Selected as ACT Local Candidates for Hamilton City Councils Western & Eastern Wards. More >>
Gun Registry Blunders Show ACT Is Right
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 2:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
Information in the firearms registry, if leaked, will become a steal-to-order list for gangs and criminals. If privacy breaches keep happening, New Zealanders will be less safe, says ACT MP and licensed firearms owner Cameron Luxton. More >>
Local Business Owner Davina Smolders To Stand With ACT Local In Bay Of Islands–Whangaroa Ward
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 11:20 am | ACT New Zealand
With a deep connection to the Far North & a strong belief in community-led decision-making, Davina Smolders is stepping forward to represent locals who feel ignored by their council. She brings a no-nonsense approach, grounded in real-world experience and ... More >>
Local Barber And Law Student, Phill Houlihan, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Porirua City Council Election
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 10:38 am | ACT New Zealand
Phill has lived in Porirua for the past 15 years and proudly credits the city and its people for shaping who he is today. A graduate of Tawa College, he has worked as a barber and hairdresser, trained in business and photography, and is now completing ... More >>
