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Metiria Turei must resign
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 9:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
Metiria Turei must resign Metiria Turei must resign as an MP immediately because of her admitted abuse of the welfare system in the 1990s and her abuse of voters’ trust during the past weeks. “New revelations this evening prove Metiria Turei ... More >>
ACT welcomes legislation to recognise ridesharing apps
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 4:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour welcomes the passage of legislation to ensure international ridesharing facilitators can operate in New Zealand. More >>
David Seymour mourns passing of Sir John Graham
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 11:56 am | ACT New Zealand
“Sir John was rightly recognised for his achievements in both the fields of education and sport in 2011 when he was knighted. He was a passionate educationalist and committed his life to improving the education sector. More >>
Own Your Future receives backing of Stephen Jennings
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 5:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
It can now be revealed that the foreword of Own Your Future , ACT Leader David Seymour’s new book, is written by global entrepreneur, Stephen Jennings. More >>
Cost of Congestion is Highway Robbery
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 5:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
According to a report released today by the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), Auckland congestion is costing the local economy twice as much as previously thought. More >>
Seymour welcomes Select Committee report on Assisted Dying
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 1:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
Today the report from the Health Select Committee on the Petition of Hon Maryan Street has been tabled in Parliament. More >>
Epsom MP welcomes action against windscreen washers
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:51 am | ACT New Zealand
Epsom MP David Seymour has welcomed Jami-Lee Ross’ addition to the Land Transport Amendment Bill which will give police the power to fine intersection windscreen washers. More >>
Little’s Resignation Opens Door for Chaos
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 11:27 am | ACT New Zealand
“To resign as party leader less than two months before an election requires enormous courage,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “I disagree with Andrew on many things, but he has more honesty and integrity than others on the Left. These qualities were ... More >>
Business community screams out for ACT policies
Monday, 31 July 2017, 2:06 pm | ACT New Zealand
Business New Zealand’s seven election priorities , announced today, confirms that Kiwi businesses are desperate for the Government to adopt ACT’s policies. More >>
Chaos on the Left Creates Huge Opportunity on Red Tape & Tax
Monday, 31 July 2017, 10:53 am | ACT New Zealand
“With the political left in chaos, there's a massive opportunity to replace the RMA and cut taxes. Yet National muddles,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Hurunui Water Project shows vulnerability of property rights
Friday, 28 July 2017, 2:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
Property owners such as the North Canterbury farmers affected by the Hurunui Water Project need assurance that their property rights will be respected, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
ACT to keep the cabal of crooks out of office
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 1:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Between Metiria Turei and Winston Peters, the political Opposition offers New Zealand a cabal of crooks as an alternative Government,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
ACT set to play key role in election result
Wednesday, 26 July 2017, 10:59 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has welcomed Prime Minister Bill English’s endorsement in the Epsom electorate, saying it shows how critical ACT is to centre-right Government. More >>
Labour concedes the charter school debate
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 2:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s opposition to charter schools was once strident. In fact, just last year Chris Hipkins had his bill to abolish the schools drawn, and said ‘ This bill, which we hope will be agreed to and passed, will absolutely get rid of charter schools ... More >>
Labour Set to Kill GDP Growth with Immigration Cuts
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 11:59 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour has constantly stated that New Zealand’s high GDP growth is caused by immigration. Now their fiscal plan depends on this growth rate continuing, despite their plan to cut immigration by up to 30,000 people. More >>
Free movement between NZ, Australia, UK, and Canada
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 11:12 am | ACT New Zealand
As UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson winds up his visit, ACT Leader David Seymour is renewing calls for the introduction of a free movement zone between New Zealand and historic allies Australia, Britain, and Canada. More >>
ACT is the voice of consistency amidst immigration hysteria
Monday, 24 July 2017, 1:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
National’s latest u-turn shows that ACT is the only voice of calm on immigration, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Please don't make us suffer another Crown entity
Sunday, 23 July 2017, 4:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
National's plan to create a new crown infrastructure entity is a weak response to New Zealand's infrastructure and housing shortfall, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Emergency housing bill blamed on red tape
Friday, 21 July 2017, 12:57 pm | ACT New Zealand
The reason for spiking emergency housing costs can be found in a report released just yesterday, says ACT Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke. More >>
ACT Announces Roger Greenslade as Candidate for Wairarapa
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 2:22 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT is proud to announce that Roger Greenslade has been selected as the candidate for the Wairarapa Electorate and party list. More >>
