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Jones Will Send NZ Down Corruption Perceptions Index
Saturday, 24 February 2018, 12:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Jacinda Ardern needs to tell Shane Jones to pull his head in after he said he wants to personally sign $19.9 million cheques from the Provincial Growth Fund”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Nats Supremely Hypocritical on NZ First Re-Election Fund
Friday, 23 February 2018, 3:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
“National doesn’t have a leg to stand on in its criticism of the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund because the fund is simply a continuation of the Nats’ corporate welfare policies”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Minister Will Be Breaking Law in 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Days
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 6:22 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s botched handling of Partnership Schools continues with an incredible walk-out of the entire Partnership School Authorisation Board”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Seymour Invites Obama to Visit Charter School
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 1:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has invited former US President Barack Obama to visit a charter school during his upcoming visit of New Zealand. More >>
Hipkins and Hughes Splash the Cash
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 3:53 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s anti-poverty agenda is paying dividends already with the public sector’s highest-paid bureaucrats getting a gold-plated office fit-out”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. The State Services Commission (SSC) - where the average ... More >>
#MyLifeMyChoice Campaign Goes Live
Monday, 19 February 2018, 12:59 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour today launched a series of videos that will feature in a social media campaign for the End of Life Choice Bill. “The #MyLifeMyChoice campaign will highlight the personal stories of Kiwis suffering with terminal illness”, ... More >>
Seymour to Join Dancing with the Stars
Thursday, 15 February 2018, 3:55 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour says he’s excited to be part of Dancing with the Stars NZ , coming in the second quarter of the year to Three. “I’m looking forward to the challenge. But, let’s be honest, I’m half politician and half electrical ... More >>
ACT Leader Extends Best Wishes to English
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 12:29 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has extended his best wishes to Bill English and has congratulated him on his career in politics. "I want to thank him in particular for his support for charter schools and his commitment to engaging disadvantaged students who had ... More >>
Questions For Kelvin, Willie, and Peeni
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 11:35 am | ACT New Zealand
David Seymour: Will the Government's policy on charter schools allow them to retain flexibility of funding? Will they still be able to determine their own management structure? Will teachers be required to sign up to union contracts? After the Maori ... More >>
Free Press Monday 12 Feburary
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 8:33 am | ACT New Zealand
Massive Success Thank you to those who came out to the very short notice and very wet, but very well attended and very well reported rally to save Partnership Schools. We had always wondered how protests happened, when you get a passionate group of ... More >>
Twyford Fiddles While Rome Burns
Monday, 12 February 2018, 10:49 am | ACT New Zealand
“While the Government has managed to roll out feel-good housing policies, Cabinet has not yet bothered to consider the biggest roadblock to more housing: the Resource Management Act”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Austen Case Shows We Need End of Life Choice
Monday, 12 February 2018, 8:14 am | ACT New Zealand
“The trial of Susan Austen shows New Zealand needs an assisted dying law with carefully designed safeguards”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Charter School Supporters Urged to Sign Petition
Sunday, 11 February 2018, 2:40 pm | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealanders who support school choice for our kids are urged to sign a petition telling the Government not to close charter schools”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Charter schools are working. Over 1500 students attend the fledgling schools, ... More >>
NZEI Simply Wrong On Charter School Facts
Friday, 9 February 2018, 8:23 am | ACT New Zealand
"NZEI Secretary Paul Goulter is simply wrong when he says that charter schools have failed overseas," says ACT Leader David Seymour More >>
Twyford Reveals Ignorance About School in Own Electorate
Friday, 9 February 2018, 8:21 am | ACT New Zealand
"Te Atatu MP Phil Twyford this morning revealed that he knows little about education in his own electorate, and little about his Government's policy on Partnership Schools," says ACT Leader David Seymour More >>
Partnership School Massacre Shows Government's True Colours
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 3:06 pm | ACT New Zealand
"It's ideology over evidence and payoffs to union backers as the Government seeks to massacre Partnership Schools despite their popularity and success. Today's announcement shows the juvenile and callous nature of a Government led by ex student ... More >>
Govt Fails to Protect Tobacco Retailers, Punishes Poor
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 2:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
"The Government has continued the Nats’ weak approach to protecting tobacco retailers,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Free Press ACT’s regular bulletin
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 8:21 am | ACT New Zealand
Januarty 30, 2018 We’re Back Free Press would like to welcome all our readers for another year. 2018 will bring a major private members bill, a surprise or two, and a rebuilt and retooled party to launch. Strap yourself in and hold on for the ride. ... More >>
Fourteen Rings to Make One Rule. Like, Really?
Monday, 29 January 2018, 4:51 pm | ACT New Zealand
“After opposing the ‘Hobbit Law’ for eight years, Labour needs a fourteen-person working group to tell it what its policy should be,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “A usually-reliable source informs ACT that, after accounting for fees, flights, ... More >>
Tax Relief Risks Perception of Corruption
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 8:57 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Winston Peters’ promise of tax relief for the racing industry risks creating the perception of US-style corruption”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
