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Gangs Recruiting Faster Than Police
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 5:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
“It’s no wonder organised crime is running amok with new data showing the gangs are recruiting faster than Police”, says ACT Police spokesperson Chris Baillie. “The number of gang members on the National Gang List has exploded since Labour ... More >>
Why It Would Cost $50 Per Crossing For Cyclist Bridge
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 5:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Each crossing of the proposed new Auckland cycle bridge will cost $50,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “I asked Jacinda Ardern today if she would continue to support the cycleway if it cost $10 a crossing. She said she expects there to be ... More >>
It’s Not Too Late To Dump The Climate Commission’s Advice
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 3:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
“It is not too late for the Government to dump the Climate Commission’s advice, set a cap to reduce emissions in line with our partners, and let New Zealanders choose how they live, travel, and work within that cap,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. ... More >>
Nurses Better Off Under ACT
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 2:29 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Nurses will be better off under ACT’s Alternative Budget than they would under the pay increases proposed by the Government,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “A nurse on the middle pay band would get an additional $2200 from ACT’s proposed ... More >>
FBI Required To Tackle New Zealand Gangs
Tuesday, 8 June 2021, 11:45 am | ACT New Zealand
“Thank goodness the FBI is cracking down on New Zealand gangs since our Government has gone soft on them,” says ACT’s Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee. "It took a major international operation to lead to 25 arrests and 900 charges. Operation ... More >>
ACT Congratulates Ministry Of Education For Policy Change
Sunday, 6 June 2021, 6:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The ACT Party is congratulating the Ministry of Education for taking our advice and changing its policy to count school lunches going to waste,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ACT has repeatedly called on the Government to count how many school ... More >>
Is Tikanga Now The Law?
Friday, 4 June 2021, 9:38 am | ACT New Zealand
“Today is the last day Government has to appeal a ruling that granted Māori property rights based on tikanga,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. The Whakatōhea decision, made under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act, the legislation that ... More >>
Where’s The Cost Benefit Analysis For The Bridge?
Friday, 4 June 2021, 8:35 am | ACT New Zealand
“Transport Minister Michael Wood needs to release the cost benefit analysis for the walking/cycling bridge he’s proposing for Auckland,” says ACT’s Transport spokesperson Simon Court. “This is essentially Sky Path on steroids, driven by ... More >>
Complacency Leads To COVID Outbreak
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 11:31 am | ACT New Zealand
“Reports released today into the transmission of COVID-19 at the Grand Millennium and Grand Mercure hotels show the Government has been far too complacent,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “According to the KPMG report, Case B did not report ... More >>
Govt's Denials About 'white Privilege' Don't Stack Up
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 3:55 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s denials about ‘white privilege’ being taught in the classroom don’t stack up”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Jacinda Ardern and other Ministers say teachers are being taught about ‘white privilege’, but that the idea won’t ... More >>
Andrew Little Needs To Correct Select Committee Record
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 2:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Health Minister Andrew Little needs to own up to comments he made about people seeking lifesaving drugs,” says ACT’s Health spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “I asked Mr Little whether he stood by his comments reported by Radio New Zealand ... More >>
More Money To Go Soft On Crime
Wednesday, 2 June 2021, 10:59 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government has today announced it will spend $70 million to go softer on crime than it already is,” says ACT’s Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee. “This funding includes 12 Iwi Community Panels, known as Te Pae Oranga. “ These panels ... More >>
Minister All Over The Place On Vaccine Rollout
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 3:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealanders deserve some transparency when it comes to the vaccine rollout and the COVID-19 Recovery Minister isn’t providing it,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “We have 250,000 doses of the vaccine in New Zealand. We’re using 100,000 ... More >>
PHARMAC Petition Tabled At Parliament
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 2:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
A petition with more than 100,000 signatures has today been tabled at Parliament after being accepted by ACT’s Deputy Leader and Health spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “This petition shows how strongly New Zealanders feel about overhauling ... More >>
Engagement With Gangs A Key Priority For Labour
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 5:36 am | ACT New Zealand
Associate Justice Minister Willie Jackson has been told by the Prime Minister one of his key focusses should be ‘engagement with gangs,’ says ACT’s Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee. “Willie Jackson is taking on that role with gusto, meeting with Black ... More >>
Laura Fergusson Trust Meeting With Minister Raises More Questions Than Answers
Monday, 31 May 2021, 3:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Laura Fergusson Trust and Health Minister Andrew Little need to be upfront with the community about what was discussed at their meeting on Friday night,” says ACT Leader and Epsom MP David Seymour. “The Laura Fergusson Trust released ... More >>
Evidence Needed For Harbour Bridge Cycle Lane
Sunday, 30 May 2021, 4:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Cyclists who have broken to law to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge need to provide evidence to back up their case,” says ACT’s Transport spokesperson Simon Court. “Why should the rest of law-abiding Aucklanders have been held up on their ... More >>
ACT Releases Submission On NZ History Curriculum
Saturday, 29 May 2021, 12:59 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s New Zealand history curriculum threatens to indoctrinate students in left-wing ideas and requires a radical rewrite,” says ACT Education spokesperson and former teacher Chris Baillie. ACT has today released its submission on the draft ... More >>
Public Libraries Join Cancel Culture
Saturday, 29 May 2021, 6:19 am | ACT New Zealand
“Public libraries should be a place for all members of the community and public events shouldn’t be shut down because of political agendas,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “This week both Dunedin and Christchurch Libraries have cancelled ... More >>
New Education Programme Teaches White Supremacy
Friday, 28 May 2021, 8:31 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government must explain why a new education programme is teaching the idea that white supremacy exists in our education system”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “We need to debate and discuss issues around race and inequality in this country. ... More >>
