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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 >>
Minister must intervene in Middleton case
Monday, 16 April 2018, 11:01 am | ACT New Zealand
“The callous treatment of Mark Middleton at the hands of immigration authorities is simply outrageous and Associate Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi must put it right", says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Ending offshore exploration is lose-lose
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 10:47 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s decision to end offshore oil and gas exploration will put 11,000 jobs at risk and could harm the environment”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Oil and gas changes show Govt's brazen arrogance
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 10:46 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government has shown breathtaking arrogance by keeping the oil and gas industry in the dark over changes to the sector”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Government Passes Puppy Dogs and Ice-cream Bill
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 11:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Local Government (Community Well-Being) Ammendment Bill should be renamed the Puppy Dogs and Icecream Bill, according to ACT Leader David Seymour More >>
What Bridges should have said on taxes and spending
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 11:29 am | ACT New Zealand
"Simon Bridges’ interview with Stuff this morning sent the wrong message to voters who value freedom, choice, and limited government”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
New report shows Govt must listen to kids on charter schools
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 9:27 am | ACT New Zealand
"A new report by the Children's Convention Monitoring Group reinforces the fact that the Government must consider the views of children before closing charter schools”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. "' Getting It Right: Building Blocks ' focuses ... More >>
Bridges must commit to rolling back fuel taxes
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 3:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Simon Bridges must publicly commit to rolling back Labour’s increased fuel taxes”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Government’s working groups cost $16m
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 12:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
“News of another government review highlights the growing cost of ‘review-itis’ infecting the Ardern-Peters administration”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Free Press, 9 April 2018
Monday, 9 April 2018, 12:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
The third and final independent report by Martin Jenkins on Partnership Schools has now seen the light of day. After stonewalling for a number months, Education Minister Chris Hipkins finally relented and dumped the report in an obscure part ... More >>
Big government Bridges will keep Labour’s tax hikes
Monday, 9 April 2018, 9:57 am | ACT New Zealand
“Simon Bridges has confirmed his commitment to higher taxes by this morning refusing to roll back proposed fuel tax increases of between 9 and 12 cents a litre”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
The report the Government didn’t want you to see
Saturday, 7 April 2018, 3:40 pm | ACT New Zealand
"Chris Hipkins has tried to avoid any scrutiny of the final Partnership Schools report by performing a classic 'Friday news dump’”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Government didn’t want anyone to see this report from independent consultants ... More >>
