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ACT Calls For Select Committee Inquiry Into Social Media Harm To Young People

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 9:41 am | ACT New Zealand

“The proposal to simply ban social media for those under the age of 16 is unlikely to solve the problem. Technologically, it’s a mine field. Morally, it is a Government solution that does not involve parents. Its unintended consequences could do more harm than good," says Dr Parmjeet Pamar. More >>

For Every Problem There Is A Solution That Is Simple, Neat—and Wrong

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 1:41 pm | ACT New Zealand

"ACT opposes National’s bill banning under-16s from social media because it is not workable. Instead, we ask the Education and Workforce Committee to hold an open, transparent inquiry. The inquiry should hear all voices to find a workable solution ... More >>

ACT Welcomes Tangible Investment In Defence Force Capability

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 1:27 pm | ACT New Zealand

With more to come from the Government’s $12 billion commitment to defence and national security, ACT will be fighting to ensure this momentum continues. The first duty of any government is to keep its people safe. The time for complacency is over. More >>

Speech To Tauranga Business Chamber: The Case For A Smaller, Focused Executive

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 12:58 pm | ACT New Zealand

The priority in crime has switched from criminals to victims. There is nothing wrong with rehabilitating criminals to reduce crime, and save money on imprisonment. More >>

Tauranga's Lacklustre By-Election Turnout Makes Case For Ditching Māori Wards

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:05 am | ACT New Zealand

"In Tauranga's Māori ward by-election this week, less than 12% of eligible voters turned out. It means we have a new councillor elected with just 464 first-preference votes”, Tauranga-based ACT MP Cameron Luxton says. More >>

One Year From Extinction Day: Minister Urged To Act

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 3:27 pm | ACT New Zealand

With the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 set to require all existing societies to re-register under a new regime by April next year, ACT MP Laura McClure is raising the alarm again that it will impose unsustainable costs on many grassroots small ... More >>

Financial Education Will Help Disadvantaged Kids Succeed

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 10:42 am | ACT New Zealand

These curriculum changes are part of a broader shift to refocus education on real-world skills instead of ideology. More >>

Mark Cameron Drafts Bill To Stop Banking Wokery And Protect Rural Borrowers

Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:58 am | ACT New Zealand

“Rural and regional New Zealanders are being hammered by banking wokery that judges businesses on political fashion rather than commercial sense,” says ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron. More >>

Waitākere Ranges Co-Governance: Better Councillors Needed To Protect Democracy

Monday, 28 April 2025, 12:42 pm | ACT New Zealand

“The ranges are governed under the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act. That is a local act, which means any change to the legislation, such as a prohibition on co-governance arrangements, has to come from the elected council." More >>

ACT MP Welcomes Move To Cut Construction Red Tape

Monday, 28 April 2025, 12:39 pm | ACT New Zealand

“ACT has long argued we need to provide alternatives to costly council processes for building. Our coalition agreement commits to ‘explore allowing home builders to opt out of needing a building consent provided they have long-term insurance for ... More >>

Statement From ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar On Terrorist Attack In Kashmir

Thursday, 24 April 2025, 7:38 am | ACT New Zealand

“Every human being has inherent dignity and deserves to live in peace. Disputes must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy – not through cowardly acts of brutality.” ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar said. More >>

Kiwis Caught Flat-Footed By Easter Booze Rules Challenged To Speak Up

Friday, 18 April 2025, 7:15 am | ACT New Zealand

If you’re sick of being denied choice on Easter, I’d strongly urge you to make an online submission in support of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Sales on Anzac Day Morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day) Amendment Bill says ACT ... More >>

David Seymour: Speech To Business Canterbury

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 1:32 pm | ACT New Zealand

Business is not exploitative, sinister, or deceptive. It’s actually very simple. Four types of people achieve together what they couldn’t do alone. More >>

Leaner Reserve Bank Should Restore Inflation-Fighting Focus

Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 12:30 pm | ACT New Zealand

Under Labour, the Reserve Bank used its resources to weigh into climate change and Treaty issues. Labour also distracted the bank further from its inflation-fighting mission by giving it a new employment target. More >>

Hipkins Needs To Listen To Women

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 2:46 pm | ACT New Zealand

Chris Hipkins should listen to the women who’ve felt confused and alienated by a health system that refers to them as ‘people with a cervix’ or ‘individuals capable of childbearing. More >>

Union’s Free Speech Stance Exposes Dictatorial Impulse

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 10:07 am | ACT New Zealand

“Universities have historically, and rightly, offered space for contrasting ideas to be tested in debate. In fact, the whole project of academic inquiry and enlightenment hinges on the premise that any idea can be aired and challenged”, says ACT Tertiary ... More >>