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Too Little, Too Late PPE Rollout Shows We Were Lucky All Along
Monday, 29 June 2020, 4:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s announcement of more funding for PPE is being used to erase any hint of its inept management of the issue,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Prime Minister has tried to rewrite the history of her Government’s ... More >>
Greens’ Socialism A Disaster For The Environment
Monday, 29 June 2020, 10:45 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Greens’ socialist wealth grab won’t save the planet, but in fact will make it harder,” says Simon Court, ACT’s Environment Spokesperson and candidate for Te Atatu. Mr Court was recently ranked number 5 on ACT’s list, an electable ... More >>
ACT Announces List For 2020 General Election
Sunday, 28 June 2020, 12:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT has today announced its list for the 2020 General Election. “The calibre and experience of our candidates will impress voters of every persuasion. We have candidates from all walks of life. People who have built their homes, families and businesses ... More >>
3,800 More On Welfare This Week, Largest Jump In 2 Months
Friday, 26 June 2020, 4:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
“3,800 more New Zealanders have joined the welfare queue this week, emphasising the urgent need for the Government to do better on public health so we can reopen the economy, create new jobs and start paying off the debt,” according to ACT Leader ... More >>
Dire IMF Forecast Means More Debt For Young Kiwis
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 8:30 am | ACT New Zealand
“The International Monetary Fund’s growth forecast released overnight shows the Government has been delusional and its fiscal strategy will be close behind,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Most people have proceeded on the assumption that ... More >>
Four Hours For A COVID-19 Test Unacceptable
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 10:08 am | ACT New Zealand
“Four hours is too long to wait for a COVID-19 test,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour, reflecting reports from his constituents. “A constituent reports waiting for four hours to get tested for COVID-19 at the St Lukes Community Based ... More >>
Bungling Idiots Couldn't Run A Bath
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 9:30 am | ACT New Zealand
“If we needed confirmation our Government runs on smiles and good luck, we got it last night,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Government had one job: test people who are released early from isolation. Only four of 55 were tested. ... More >>
Ardern Panders To Protestors And Woke Left At Ihumātao
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 9:53 am | ACT New Zealand
In light of the news that taxpayers will buy the land at Ihumātao, ACT Leader David Seymour is asking ‘When will Jacinda Ardern’s philosophy of kindness and inclusion extend to New Zealanders who own property and follow the law?’ “The Prime Minister ... More >>
Govt Must Privatise Managed Isolation Facilities
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 8:12 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government must allow the private sector to operate managed isolation facilities as a means of expanding capacity and improving accountability,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The role of government should be to set the rules and enforce them, ... More >>
Dad’s Army Routine At Border Shows We Got Lucky All Along
Monday, 22 June 2020, 11:33 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Dad’s Army routine at the border shows New Zealand got lucky all along with Covid-19, but luck doesn’t pay off debt,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “In light of the bungles at the border, it has become abundantly clear that we ... More >>
New Government Ad Campaign Vilifies Hunters
Sunday, 21 June 2020, 11:19 am | ACT New Zealand
“A new ad campaign being run by the government vilifies hunters and should be changed immediately,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. The campaign , being run by Netsafe, aims to teach parents about the harms of pornography, bullying, grooming, ... More >>
Mixing New Arrivals An Insane Policy
Saturday, 20 June 2020, 11:02 am | ACT New Zealand
“Feedback from those in managed isolation has brought forward an idea so simple and effective, only the current Government could have missed it,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour. “There should be no mixing of arrival cohorts at the ... More >>
Govt’s Record On Gun Reform A Tale Of Failure And Division
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 5:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s record on gun law reform, culminating today with the passage of the Arms Legislation Bill today, is a tale of failure and division,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Arms Amendment Act’s nine days of political theatre ... More >>
The Economy Isn’t Back, We’re In Recession
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 11:56 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Prime Minister’s claim earlier this month that ‘the economy is back’ now looks foolish with news this morning that economic activity has fallen sharply,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. The March 2020 quarter saw the largest fall in economic ... More >>
Government Incompetence Shows Why A Royal Commission Is Needed
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 10:56 am | ACT New Zealand
“Government incompetence with managed isolation and personal protective equipment show why a Royal Commission into the Covid-19 response is needed,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Government is borrowing $140 billion as a result of Covid-19 ... More >>
Shane Jones Trivialises Mental Health
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 3:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
“NZ First MP Shane Jones’ disrespectful comments yesterday show he’s out of touch with the concerns of our rural communities and the people of Northland,” says ACT’s Northland candidate Mark Cameron. “In Parliament yesterday, Shane ... More >>
While Kiwis Lose Jobs, Are Incompetent Bureaucrats Safe?
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 10:09 am | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealanders who were laid off as a result of the lockdown will be justifiably angry if incompetent health bureaucrats aren’t shown the door,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. Two women who travelled from the UK tested positive for Covid-19 after ... More >>
NZ First’s Attempt To Make Up For Betrayal Of Firearms Owners Too Little, Too Late
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 7:11 am | ACT New Zealand
“NZ First’s attempt to make up for its betrayal of firearms owners is too little, too late,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “At the very least, NZ First should have stopped this second tranche. Instead, they have simply delayed a bad law. “NZ ... More >>
Grating Government Incompetence In Covid-19 Leak
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 6:38 am | ACT New Zealand
“Two new Covid-19 cases have revealed grating Government incompetence on managed isolation,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “New Zealanders are bearing enormous costs to comply with the Government’s softly-softly approach. People give the benefit ... More >>
David Seymour To Stand In Whangarei
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 11:16 am | ACT New Zealand
David Seymour has been selected as ACT’s candidate for Whangarei for the 2020 General Election. “I’m not the ACT Leader, but I am a strong advocate for End of Life Choice. “After a successful career in real estate, I was diagnosed with ... More >>
