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Parker’s ‘first principles’ review a sham
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 12:37 pm | ACT New Zealand
Environment Minister David Parker has today confirmed that New Zealand’s planning system will not get the overhaul it needs in order to deliver affordable housing. "The Minister says he wants a first principles review of the Resource Management ... More >>
Documents reveal what welfare overhaul could cost
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 8:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
Official costings of the Greens' welfare policies during government formation negotiations reveal what the Government’s welfare reforms could cost taxpayers. An overhaul of the welfare system was part of Labour's confidence and supply agreement with the ... More >>
Free Press May 1 2018
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 4:20 pm | ACT New Zealand
Last week marked six months in office for the coalition Government. It has been a mixture of bad, ugly, and missed opportunities. This week, Free Press sums it all up. More >>
Amazon tax’ should be revenue neutral
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 7:54 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s commitment to a level playing field for online goods is positive, but its ‘Amazon tax’ must be revenue neutral”, according ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Bridges weak tax promise isn’t good enough
Monday, 30 April 2018, 10:35 am | ACT New Zealand
"Simon Bridges’ lukewarm commitment to lower taxes shone through this morning”, according to ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Beginning of the end for Jacinda
Monday, 30 April 2018, 8:46 am | ACT New Zealand
"The decision to close charter schools goes against everything Jacinda Ardern says she stands for and will irreparably tarnish her brand", says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Will Jacinda front on charter schools?
Saturday, 28 April 2018, 11:37 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has asked Jacinda Ardern to accept a petition from charter school students which urges her Government not to close their schools. 3000 New Zealanders have signed the petition at www.savecharters.kiwi. More >>
6 months, 6 missed opportunities
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 8:51 pm | ACT New Zealand
In its first six months, the coalition government has missed some key opportunities to deliver sensible solutions for some our most pressing issues. Resource Management Act reform "In Auckland, land use regulation could be responsible for up to ... More >>
6 months, 6 destructive policies
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 12:58 pm | ACT New Zealand
Today marks 6 months in office for the Ardern-Peters Government. It has relentlessly pursued ideas that sounded good on the hustings but which will end up hurting New Zealanders. Here are six of their worst policies. Closing charter schools " ... More >>
Govt doesn't know if emissions will fall
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 3:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
"Despite much fanfare over its decision to ban offshore oil and gas exploration, the Government doesn't know whether it will lead to lower global greenhouse gas emissions", says ACT Leader David Seymour. Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods confirmed ... More >>
Education talk-fest ignores charter school success
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 12:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Kelvin Davis’ proposal for an ‘education conversation’ ignores the fact that Maori are making real progress within charter schools”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Rents driving hardship as Govt delays housing reform
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 8:52 am | ACT New Zealand
Rents driving hardship as Govt delays housing reform This week marks six months in office for the Ardern-Peters coalition government and its indecision on fundamental housing reform is hurting New Zealanders. The Salvation Army yesterday said rising ... More >>
Our nuclear-free moment? Or business as usual?
Monday, 23 April 2018, 11:03 am | ACT New Zealand
Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods will today travel to Taranaki to talk to those affected by her Government’s oil and gas decision. More >>
Free Press, 23 April 2018
Monday, 23 April 2018, 10:34 am | ACT New Zealand
This last week we saw more evidence of the Government putting PR ahead of good policy. More >>
Govt incompetence could lead to Waitangi Tribunal
Saturday, 21 April 2018, 4:13 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Government has handled charter schools so incompetently it could be facing an adverse Waitangi Tribunal finding. More >>
Govt should lower corporate rate
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 10:23 am | ACT New Zealand
In 2008, the Government’s economic advisor set out various concerns about an R&D tax credit. More >>
Government should heed warning on protectionism
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 8:21 am | ACT New Zealand
“Jacinda Ardern’s government is being warned that its protectionism will scare away foreign investors”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Jacinda tries to re-write history in new interview
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 11:25 am | ACT New Zealand
"Jacinda Ardern is trying to re-write history with comments that she ran an 'outward facing' election campaign", says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Oil and gas decision will cost each household $4000
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 9:27 am | ACT New Zealand
"The Government’s decision to end offshore exploration of oil and gas will cost New Zealand at least $6.2 billion, according to documents released during election negotiations”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. "We now know at least some of ... More >>
Free Press, 17 April 2018
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 8:40 am | ACT New Zealand
Another Jacinda Surprise Last week, the Government decided to kneecap one of our most important industries, putting New Zealanders’ wellbeing at risk for what is essentially a photo op. More >>
