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Winston Peters declares war on mathematics and common sense
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 4:37 pm | ACT New Zealand
Winston Peters’ declaration of “political war” on superannuation is a declaration of war against mathematics and common sense, says ACT Leader David Seymour, who is challenging Mr Peters to a debate on the subject. More >>
Greens attack Trump, end up sounding just like him
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 1:03 pm | ACT New Zealand
James Shaw’s comment that Donald Trump is “the most dangerous person since Adolf Hitler” begs the question of just what planet the Greens are living on, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Family First shouldn’t get a tax break. Nor should Greenpeace.
Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 1:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
Lobby groups masquerading as charities shouldn’t get tax breaks, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Only ACT confronts the massive scale of our housing shortage
Wednesday, 17 May 2017, 12:07 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Both National and Labour are distracted with plans to make the government build houses, but government projects can only address a tiny portion of New Zealand’s housing shortage,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
National need to think bigger than Labour-lite
Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 4:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
National needs to do more than just adopt tunnel-vision Labour policies, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
ACT does more to address housing than Labour and National
Monday, 15 May 2017, 12:52 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT and Habitat for Humanity did more over the weekend to address the housing shortage than Labour and National combined, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Labour puts Envy Politics over Economics
Sunday, 14 May 2017, 9:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Labour Party’s policy of ring fencing and negative gearing will only pass costs onto renters in a tight market,” says ACT leader David Seymour. More >>
Prosecution of Susan Austen shows need for reform
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 2:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
he police investigation and prosecution of Hutt Valley woman Susan Austen shows the need for Parliament to pass a law allowing medically assisted dying, David Seymour says. More >>
ACT Leader takes a hammer to the housing crisis
Friday, 12 May 2017, 5:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
In light of Auckland’s continued housing shortage, ACT Leader and MP for Epsom David Seymour has decided it is time for the Government to start building houses. More >>
Simon Bridges wins Oscar for Best Corporate Welfarist
Friday, 12 May 2017, 1:13 pm | ACT New Zealand
$304 million in grants for the film industry is corporate welfare that should have been used on tax cuts, says ACT David Seymour. More >>
Budget 2017: ACT’s substantial tax cut plan
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 12:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT’s fundamental belief is that the Government should spend less of your money. The Government is currently forecasting fat surpluses. This excess revenue should be returned to the taxpayer that earned it. More >>
Free Press: ACT’s regular bulletin
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 1:26 pm | ACT New Zealand
Tax firm Staples Rodway calculate Tax Freedom Day every year. How many days do you have to work to pay tax and rates before you can work for yourself for the rest of the year? Last year, you were in the clear on May 1st. This year it is May 8th. Good ... More >>
Perfect storm brewing for serious tax cuts
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 1:12 pm | ACT New Zealand
“A perfect storm of ballooning surpluses, high private debt, and an impending mortgage squeeze has set the scene for ACT’s proposal to make significant cuts to tax,” says ACT Leader David Seymour, who is set to announce the policy in Auckland tomorrow. More >>
ACT victory on repeal of blasphemy law
Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 1:18 pm | ACT New Zealand
“National have previously refused to incorporate the repeal of blasphemous libel laws into the Statutes Repeal Bill. More >>
A Little train wreck over Partnership Schools
Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 11:53 am | ACT New Zealand
“Andrew Little’s train wreck interview at the hands of Susie Fergusson this morning goes to the heart of Labour’s identity crisis,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Tax Freedom Day six days late this year
Monday, 8 May 2017, 2:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour says the late Tax Freedom Day, marked today by accounting firm Staples Rodway, shows how the taxpayer is persecuted under this Government. More >>
Tax cuts vital as mortgage squeeze looms
Monday, 8 May 2017, 11:56 am | ACT New Zealand
Rising inflation will put enormous pressure on the budgets of mortgage-holders – so the Government needs to cut their taxes, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Let's debate immigration without bashing immigrants
Sunday, 7 May 2017, 2:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
Let's debate immigration without bashing immigrants NZ needs a conversation about immigration without the immigrant-bashing, says ACT Leader David Seymour in response to Winston Peters' appearance on Q and A this morning. More >>
Winston can’t be serious
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 1:47 pm | ACT New Zealand
Winston Peters can’t seriously be trying to win the support of the business community, says ACT Leader David Seymour, who has suggested a debate on tax issues. More >>
ACT to get young vote out
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 1:45 pm | ACT New Zealand
The ACT Party will be campaigning to get younger voters to the polls, says the country’s only millennial party leader, David Seymour. More >>
