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The PM Is Already At Level 1 – Why Not The Rest Of Us?
Monday, 21 September 2020, 12:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Jacinda Ardern is already at Level 1 and today she must allow the rest of the country to join her there,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Ardern was photographed on Thursday taking a selfie with at least a dozen people in close proximity to her. ... More >>
ACT Backs Our Farmers To Succeed
Monday, 21 September 2020, 10:19 am | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is backing farmers to succeed with the release of our primary industries policy this morning,” says ACT Leader David Seymour and Rural Spokesperson Mark Cameron. “We want to see the rural sector given the respect it deserves. Through ... More >>
Seymour Calls On Bishops To Engage In Honest Debate
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:57 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour says he respects the choice of Catholic Bishops who don’t like the End of Life Choice Act, but they must respect the choices of others. “The Bishops also need to follow the ninth commandment and stop bearing false witness ... More >>
ACT’s Debt Destroyer Shows Kiwis Want The Debt Destroyed
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 7:55 am | ACT New Zealand
“Early results from ACT’s Debt Destroyer suggest most New Zealanders are more fiscally responsible than Grant Robertson and want to reduce Government spending,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ACT launched the Debt Destroyer last week, an interactive ... More >>
Businesses Punished By Labour Amidst Recession
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 11:46 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour isn’t just cutting open the golden goose, they’re wringing its neck”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Two days after we found out that New Zealand is in the deepest recession in living memory, Labour is piling on red tape and compliance ... More >>
Is Jacinda Ardern On The Team Of Five Million?
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 10:48 am | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealanders will be asking whether Jacinda Ardern is part of the team of five million after she clearly flouted the rules she has asked us to live by,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Ardern was photographed on Thursday taking a selfie ... More >>
We Can’t Yo-yo In And Out Of Tax Cuts
Friday, 18 September 2020, 11:38 am | ACT New Zealand
“National has today started to move closer to towards ACT than Labour – but they’re still trying to eat their cake and have it too,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “National has promised large scale infrastructure and other spending and ... More >>
$76 Billion Less Debt Under ACT's Fiscal Plan
Friday, 18 September 2020, 5:38 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT would borrow $76 billion less than Labour this decade, new numbers released this morning show. “Every other political party is in a race to spend more money. But every extra dollar government borrows today means higher taxes or fewer services ... More >>
Labour Gives New Zealand The Worst Of All Possible Worlds
Thursday, 17 September 2020, 11:37 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour has given New Zealand the worst of all possible worlds: growth has dropped off a cliff, while it’s created a mountain of debt,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Today’s figures show what New Zealanders I’m hearing up and down this country ... More >>
Seymour Calls On Bishops To Respect Ninth Commandment
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 6:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour says he respects the choice of Catholic Bishops who don’t like the End of Life Choice Act, they just have to respect the choices of others. “The Bishops also need to follow the ninth commandment and stop bearing false witness ... More >>
PREFU Reveals Higher Debt And Unemployment, Lower Growth
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 1:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update has revealed our position has got worse since the Budget,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “New forecasts show public debt, unemployment and economic growth will all be worse after the Government and ... More >>
Top 10 Government Spending Blowouts
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 3:07 pm | ACT New Zealand
“With $180 billion in debt and all other political parties in a race to see who can spend the most on election bribes, it’s time to remember the Top 10 spending blowouts from this Government,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Our country is ... More >>
NZ First’s East Coast Bribery Unbelievable
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 1:58 pm | ACT New Zealand
“We are in the midst of one of the worst economic crises this country has ever seen and Shane Jones’ answer is to flush $45 million down the toilet,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Shane Jones has put aside $45 million dollars for a project ... More >>
Jacinda Will Feed The Kids, Judith Will Brush Their Teeth
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 1:52 pm | ACT New Zealand
“With Jacinda Ardern promising school lunches and Judith Collins offering toothbrushes and toothpaste, there’ll be little left for parents to do,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “New Zealand is facing an historic mountain of debt, but political parties ... More >>
Bledisloe Cup Shows They’re Making It Up As They Go
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 11:17 am | ACT New Zealand
"It's taken six months, and the threat of losing the Bledisloe in election year, but the Government is finally applying common sense at the border,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “It’s great that New Zealand will still host the two ... More >>
Developing The Resources To Power Our Economic Recovery
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 6:18 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT will: Fast-track resource development by introducing a streamlined process for consenting projects and granting land access, while protecting areas with high biodiversity and conservation values Require mining companies to put up hefty bonds, undertake ... More >>
Statement On Dilworth School
Monday, 14 September 2020, 2:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
“This will be saddening news for our community, of which Dilworth is an integral part,” says MP for Epsom David Seymour. “Obviously, this is a sensitive issue before the courts and I acknowledge the need for justice to be served.” More >>
Alert Level 2 Continuation A Slap In The Face To New Zealanders
Monday, 14 September 2020, 1:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Keeping New Zealand at Alert Level 2 shows the Government has failed at its Covid-19 response,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. "The Government says it has done a great job, and we must stay locked down. They cannot have it both ways. Either ... More >>
The Covid Spending That Wasn’t
Monday, 14 September 2020, 11:59 am | ACT New Zealand
“The next generation of New Zealanders will be stuck with the bill from a Government that gave unnecessary hand-outs disguised as Covid-19 support”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Whether it was $10 million for the Prime Minister to have her photo ... More >>
Govt Making It Up As It Goes On Border Testing
Sunday, 13 September 2020, 2:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government took 192 days to require testing of border-facing staff and almost immediately a healthcare worker at Jet Park has tested positive for Covid-19,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The only reason we haven’t seen more cases appearing ... More >>
