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Will Labour abandon campaign against partnership schools?
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 9:13 am | ACT New Zealand
Labour needs give up on its campaign against partnership schools, says ACT Leader David Seymour, after Chris Hipkins’ bill to abolish the schools was voted down at first reading. More >>
ACT: There’s more to American democracy than Trump
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 9:09 am | ACT New Zealand
“This result will certainly concern many New Zealanders, but American democracy reflects the will of American voters. This result should be respected, and ACT offers its congratulations to president-elect Trump. More >>
National try to bury weak RMA reform
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 1:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
National have proven how embarrassed they are of their ineffectual RMA reform by announcing it during the climax of the US election, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Waikato farming restrictions
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 10:16 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour today questioned the Environment Minister over the effect of the Healthy Rivers plan on Waikato farmers. More >>
ACT cautiously supports energy innovation bill first reading
Tuesday, 8 November 2016, 5:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has voted for the Energy Innovation (Electric Vehicles and Other Matters) Amendment Bill at first reading today, but will continue to discuss possible changes with the Minister of Energy. More >>
Epsom MP's thoughts with daycare children
Tuesday, 8 November 2016, 3:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
"It's very distressing to hear of the injuries and my thoughts are with these toddlers and their families. I'm sure all people who've heard this news are hoping for a speedy recovery. More >>
Free Press: ACT’s regular bulletin
Monday, 7 November 2016, 3:07 pm | ACT New Zealand
Nice Knowing You Free Press predicts Trump will be U.S. President. We have been on the spot in the final days of elections and we know how it feels to bomb out. Clinton is bombing out while Trump’s momentum is, as he would probably say, momentous. ... More >>
Andrew Little: Ideology Trumps Purpose
Sunday, 6 November 2016, 9:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Andrew Little has allowed ideology to trump the purpose of helping young children gain the skills they need,” says a highly disappointed ACT leader, David Seymour. More >>
Government disregarded property rights in red zone
Friday, 4 November 2016, 4:01 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has joined the Human Rights Commission in calling for stronger protections of property rights in the wake of the Christchurch red zone experience. More >>
Parliament’s time no longer used on lost luggage
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 1:20 pm | ACT New Zealand
Parliament’s time will no longer be consumed debating Matt Doocey’s member’s bill , as a Supplementary Order Paper put forward by ACT Leader David Seymour has passed, adding Mr Doocey’s bill to the broader Statutes Amendment Bill. The infamous ... More >>
Joseph Parker fight was almost a corporate welfare trap
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 11:50 am | ACT New Zealand
“It turns out funding wasn’t needed for New Zealand to host the Joseph Parker fight. But the Government never ruled out giving gravy to Duco – it was actually Duco who ran away from the idea when they realised it was getting political. More >>
No moral high ground on Saudi sheep deal
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 3:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour responds to the Auditor General’s report on the Saudi sheep deal: More >>
Lower unemployment? Time for tax cuts
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 12:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Government’s strong employment figures, on top of the recovering milk prices, are another reason we should cut taxes, says ACT Leader David Seymour in the wake of new employment figures . More >>
Minister ducks for cover on inappropriate use of resources
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 3:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Minister of Police has failed to reassure New Zealanders that someone will take responsibility for any misuse of police resources to target euthanasia groups. She hides behind due process today while she is happy to crow about police operations ... More >>
Relief as taxpayers unburdened of Solid Energy investment
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 9:54 am | ACT New Zealand
The sale of Solid Energy assets is a useful reminder of why taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to own businesses, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Burglars have figured out they can get away with it
Monday, 31 October 2016, 4:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
We should respond to spiking burglary rates with a Three Strikes for Burglary law, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Intergenerational Fairness
Monday, 31 October 2016, 2:23 pm | ACT New Zealand
Intergenerational Fairness The Retirement Commissioner has said what ACT’s been saying for a long time, Super at 65 is not sustainable as the number of working aged taxpayers per retiree goes from 4.4 to 2.4 over the next 20 years. Last time the ... More >>
‘Trains and sports good, computers bad’, says Winston
Thursday, 27 October 2016, 12:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
Winston Peters’ objection to handouts for Wynyard Group is rich coming from the king of corporate welfare himself, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Who will be held accountable for misuse of checkpoints?
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 4:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
“People have the right to meet and discuss issues without fear of police harassment,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ The admission that the police used a drink-driving check point to obtain the identities of people attending a meeting is deeply un-Kiwi. More >>
ACT Commends Diane Maxwell for Starting Debate
Sunday, 23 October 2016, 12:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour is commending Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell for starting the conversation New Zealanders need to have about Super and retirement, and challenging other leaders to put their cards on the table for younger voters ... More >>
