Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
ACT New Zealand - Latest News [Page 229]
State school failure shows value of Partnership Schools
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 11:33 am | ACT New Zealand
Failing state schools are avoiding closure, which shows the value of the Partnership Schools model, says ACT Leader David Seymour. A New Zealand Initiative report shows some state schools poorly perform for at least a decade. More >>
Labour on Shewan report: then and now
Tuesday, 28 June 2016, 10:47 am | ACT New Zealand
“John Key’s decision to appoint John Shewan to review New Zealand’s dodgy foreign trust rules shows a serious lack of judgement . . . A closed door review led by Mr Shewan will not restore our international reputation which has been so ... More >>
Free Press -ACT’s regular bulletin
Tuesday, 28 June 2016, 9:24 am | ACT New Zealand
The Baby Moko case is so evil and grotesque it will lead to much soul searching about child abuse and neglect in general. Every year approximately 60,000 babies are born in New Zealand, 12,000 to a parent on a benefit. There is something very wrong when ... More >>
Government’s approach on road pricing is tech-wash
Friday, 24 June 2016, 3:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
Both the Government and Opposition address congestion charges with some urgency, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Just get on with congestion charging
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 11:08 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour welcomes the government’s about face on congestion charges, with one condition. More >>
Kiwis working longer, so when will we adjust Super?
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 10:45 am | ACT New Zealand
“It’s baffling that the Government ignores the need for any adjustment of superannuation when Kiwis are working longer than ever,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Time to close ‘charitable purpose’ tax loophole
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 4:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour used Question Time today to call on the Government to scrap the ‘charitable purpose’ tax loophole exploited by certain businesses at the expense of others. More >>
Free Press 14/6/16
Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 5:37 pm | ACT New Zealand
Insidious Bullying Last night TV One revealed just how far the teachers’ unions will go in bullying partnership schools. It is shameful. We are all for raising the status of the teaching profession (a stated goal of the unions) but this kind of ... More >>
ACT welcomes tolerant refugees
Monday, 13 June 2016, 1:47 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT supports the increase in the refugee quota, but believes the Government should do more to ensure those arriving in New Zealand share our peaceful values. More >>
ACT mourns for Orlando
Monday, 13 June 2016, 1:23 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT is deeply saddened by the recent shooting in Orlando. More >>
Reserve Bank must analyse LVR equity
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 1:53 pm | ACT New Zealand
It is disappointing that yet another Monetary Policy Statement has been released without analysis on the equity of loan-to-value ratios. More >>
Petty Labour Party shoots down expansion of OIA
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 5:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Labour Party proved today their Official Information (Parliamentary Under-Secretaries) Amendment Bill was never about transparency, as they vetoed a move to increase its scope. More >>
Free Press: ACT’s regular bulletin
Tuesday, 7 June 2016, 1:38 pm | ACT New Zealand
Equality Even Kiwis who think they are on the hard right of Attila the Hun are big softies by international standards. They wouldn’t approve of real poverty and caste destiny in India, for instance. A fair go is part of our national identity. Public ... More >>
NPS a victory for ACT ideas
Thursday, 2 June 2016, 12:53 pm | ACT New Zealand
Today’s National Policy Statement (NPS) implements some of ACT’s long-held views on housing, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Free Press
Monday, 30 May 2016, 4:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
Does Government Waste Taxpayers’ Money? In the lead-up to the Budget, David Seymour asked Bill English why his government gives taxpayer money to fund Jane Kelsey’s research, programs such as X-Factor season two, and the Ultimate Waterman Stand Up ... More >>
Budget increases taxes on those in need
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 2:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT regrets an enormous lost opportunity to cut tax for some of those most in need. Instead, the government has delivered those households a $1200 a year tax increase. More >>
Budget 2016 splashes out on fat corporate welfare cheques
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 2:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
Funding for $761 million in corporate welfare via 'Innovative New Zealand' is an insult to taxpayers, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
The biggest thing that’s not in the Budget
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 11:29 am | ACT New Zealand
Budget 2016 is National’s eighth Budget to ignore New Zealand’s largest fiscal problem, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Do you feel rich at $70K?
Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 9:27 am | ACT New Zealand
People earning $70,000 aren’t rich, and shouldn’t be taxed as though they are, says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Free Press: Tax Cuts
Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 9:24 am | ACT New Zealand
David Seymour appeared on The Nation this weekend debating the Peter Dunne, the Greens, and the Maori Party. You can watch the full debate or read the transcript here . Supporters and opponents agree Seymour dominated the debate. More >>
