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ACT announces Clutha Southland candidate
Monday, 9 June 2014, 4:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Our Clutha Southland candidate will be Don Nicolson, who has strong ties and commitment to this region. I’m glad he has agreed to do his best to grow ACT’s party vote in the area,” says Mr Whyte. More >>
Minister’s hands off approach hurting kiwifruit growers
Monday, 9 June 2014, 2:30 pm | ACT New Zealand
Multimillion dollar claims filed this week against Zespri International Limited, by Shanghai Neuhof Trade Company and Shanghai Hui Zhang Logistic Limited, will hurt kiwifruit growers, ACT Primary Industry Spokesman Don Nicolson says. More >>
John Banks To Resign From Parliament
Sunday, 8 June 2014, 4:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Further to the of the decision of the High Court at Auckland last Thursday, I will resign the seat of Epsom effective from 5pm this Friday the 13th of June 2014” Mr Banks said. More >>
ACT Media Statement, Saturday 7 June
Saturday, 7 June 2014, 12:01 pm | ACT New Zealand
On Thursday, Judge Wylie found John Banks guilty of knowingly filing a false electoral return. More >>
John Banks Verdict
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 10:58 pm | ACT New Zealand
"I am surprised by the verdict in the case against Mr Banks as the John Banks I know would never knowingly file a false return. However, we must accept the Court’s decision. More >>
ACT Party very disappointed with Banks guilty verdict
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 2:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The ACT Party is very disappointed with the guilty verdict in John Banks’ case” said ACT President John Thompson. “While ACT had nothing to do with Mr. Banks 2010 mayoral campaign we have always found him to be a man of integrity.” More >>
ACT announces Hunua candidate Ian Cummings
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 9:19 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Jamie Whyte is pleased to announce the selection of local resident Ian Cummings as the ACT candidate to campaign in the key electorate of Hunua. More >>
ACT announces Auckland Central candidate
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 4:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Jamie Whyte is pleased to announce that Auckland Central based Property and Commercial Solicitor Dasha Kovalenko will be standing as ACT Party Candidate for the area. More >>
Russell’s Carbon Tax equivalent to 4.5% rise in company tax
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 2:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
Last week, the Greens announced a plan to replace the emissions trading scheme (ETS) with a greenhouse gas tax. More >>
Thursday is D-Day
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 10:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
The judge has reserved his decision in the case against John Banks to Thursday. Whatever is the decision, the verdict will impact the election. For John Banks a guilty verdict would be a tragic end to a distinguished career. His seat would be ... More >>
The Letter: 26 May 2014
Monday, 26 May 2014, 5:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
What a difference a budget makes Right/Center voters unhappy Most popular Right/Center politician We were incredulous too Good guys finish last ACT is on one percent Epsom is crucial Oravida is a non-issue Wrong issue Here are the three top issues – reform, ... More >>
The Letter: 19 May 2014
Monday, 19 May 2014, 4:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
Last week Jamie Whyte, using Treasury’s figures, issued a fully-costed Alternative Budget showing how by removing $4 billion of corporate and middle class welfare the top personal and company rate could be reduced to 24 cents. Jamie Whyte has used ... More >>
Whyte: ACT’s response to the National Government budget
Monday, 19 May 2014, 2:26 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT will be voting to pass the budget as part of our supply agreement with National. Having seen the alternative proposals of Labour and the Greens this week, we are certain we made the right choice to provide the National government with a supply ... More >>
ACT announces Upper Harbour candidate
Monday, 19 May 2014, 10:20 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Jamie Whyte is pleased to announce ACT’s candidate for Upper Harbour. “Our Upper Harbour candidate will be Stephen Berry. Stephen has a solid record of support in this region and I’m glad he has agreed to do his best to grow ACT’s ... More >>
The Letter: 24 cent TOP tax rate
Monday, 12 May 2014, 10:32 am | ACT New Zealand
“ When I hear an idea like we have heard from the ACT Party…you can forget health, you can forget public education, police …” -Winston Peters, The Nation TV3 Leaders debate. Jamie Whyte “won” the debate with his proposal for a top rate of tax ... More >>
ACT’s Alternative Budget 2014
Saturday, 10 May 2014, 3:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT leader Dr Jamie Whyte presented a fully costed alternative budget today at a function in Mt Eden. Dr Whyte showed how by cutting all crony spending from the budget the company and top rate of spending could be cut to 24 cents without reducing spending ... More >>
The Letter: New leadership, Williamson, Collins
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 10:42 am | ACT New Zealand
Jamie Whyte’s new leadership and getting back on to the message of the Association of Consumers and Taxpayers is the reason for the dramatic turn around. Members and donors delivered a message to the ACT board, “get new leadership and get back on ... More >>
Under 40s need ACT for long term thinking
Sunday, 4 May 2014, 3:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
Bill English’s comments this morning that National Super can be afforded “for the time being” show why centre right voters under 40 must vote ACT, says the party’s leader Jamie Whyte. "At National's northern conference this morning, Bill English ... More >>
Election to be referendum on pension age –Whyte
Friday, 2 May 2014, 4:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey’s announcement that the Pension Age will rise to 70 shows how isolated New Zealand’s position is becoming," says ACT Leader Jamie Whyte. More >>
Parker in Wonderland wishes impossible things at breakfast
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 12:37 pm | ACT New Zealand
“By announcing that they will meddle in monetary policy, Labour have broken a 25 year consensus that even Helen Clark did not threaten," said ACT leader Jamie Whyte. More >>
