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Unelected, overfunded volcanic quango breaks promises
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 4:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Maunga Authority’s refusal to consult the public over planned vehicle bans on Auckland’s volcanic sites is disgraceful, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Greens baselessly sully landlord reputations
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 12:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Greens need to establish facts instead of sullying the reputations of Wellington landlords, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Free Press: ACT’s regular bulletin
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 10:48 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT’s regular bulletin Taking Tamaki Too Seriously In this week’s tete-a-tete with Labour’s Jacinda Ardern, David Seymour argues the press are taking Brian Tamaki’s recent comments far more seriously than they deserve. “To the young people out ... More >>
How to cut tax after an earthquake: eliminate waste
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 9:44 am | ACT New Zealand
Taxpayers and earthquake victims would benefit if the government tackled wasteful spending, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Give local governments freedom (and responsibility)
Monday, 21 November 2016, 1:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
Local government needs to be given freedom from central government interference, combined with clearer accountability to voters, says ACT Leader David Seymour in the wake of the New Zealand Initiative’s latest report on localism. More >>
Winston is all bluster over looting
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 3:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
Winston Peters’ call for ‘new laws’ on looting lacks credibility, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Free Press: ACT’s regular bulletin
Monday, 14 November 2016, 3:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
We Picked It Free Press was the only commentator to pick that Trump would win. How did we do it? The old fashioned way, we did not take our views from self-appointed commentators, we spoke to American voters. What makes anyone think the commentators ... More >>
Sloganeering bureaucrats are out of control
Saturday, 12 November 2016, 4:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour says it's time to put councils back in their box, after Auckland Council bureaucrats spent $500,000 coming up with the slogan "The place desired by many". More >>
Nanaia Mahuta, withdraw your bill & debate something useful
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 3:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
Nanaia Mahuta’s Charter Schools (Application of Official Information and Ombudsmen Acts) Bill would represent a pointless overreach into private management decisions, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
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 >>
