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Policing the criminal activities of gangs
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 10:19 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Dr Jamie Whyte has responded to the government’s announcement on the policing of gangs. More >>
The Letter - 4 August 2014
Monday, 4 August 2014, 4:45 pm | ACT New Zealand
12.5% company tax rate; It is a global economy; ACT has published the research; TV debate tonight Native Affairs Maori TV 8.30pm; Media bias; Epsom is the key; A Labour MP in favour of productivity More >>
ACT Proposes to increase GDP growth by One Third
Sunday, 3 August 2014, 12:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
This morning I am releasing ACT's proposal and policy to increase GDP growth by a third. The main points are: * 12.5% Company tax rate * Increased investment, jobs and growth * Higher wages The policy is fully costed and supported by some of the ... More >>
ACT Leader Dr Jamie Whyte calls Dame Susan Devoy to resign
Thursday, 31 July 2014, 10:10 am | ACT New Zealand
Dame Susan Devoy has responded to my speech calling for racial equality by publicly condemning it as “grotesque and inflammatory". More >>
We need a civilised discussion about racial law
Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 10:19 am | ACT New Zealand
Yesterday I published the speech that I gave to the ACT Party Waikato Conference on Saturday. It concerned a fundamental principle of Western civilisation. More >>
ACT Candidate for Epsom delighted by second endorsement
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 1:57 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Candidate for Epsom delighted by second endorsement David Seymour, ACT Candidate for Epsom 29/07/2014 More >>
Spat between Minister Smith and Fish and Game overdue - ACT
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 1:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
With the latest spat between Minister Nick Smith and Fish and Games Bryce Johnston hitting fever pitch, ACT Primary Industry Spokesman Don Nicolson says a review of the Fish and Game legislation will be an ACT ambition in the next parliament. More >>
ACT Speech to Waikato Conference: Race has no place in law
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 12:47 pm | ACT New Zealand
David Cunliffe recently apologised to a Women’s Refuge symposium: “I don't often say it – I'm sorry for being a man … because family and sexual violence is overwhelmingly perpetrated by men.” The Prime Minister accused Cunliffe of being insincere. Maybe ... More >>
We are going to campaign harder
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 10:42 am | ACT New Zealand
“It was great news to learn that John Key says I am his recommendation for Epsom. While the Prime Minister is an important person and he is my pick to remain Prime Minister, John Key is just one voter. I am not going to stop my old fashioned door-knocking ... More >>
The Letter: Key Gives Nod for Seymour in Epsom
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 9:13 am | ACT New Zealand
This afternoon the PM acknowledged the importance of Epsom to National’s re-election prospects when said he wanted National’s supporters in Epsom to vote for ACT’S David Seymour. We always thought David could win Epsom, for which he has been campaigning ... More >>
Honesty for Taxpayers
Friday, 25 July 2014, 9:09 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT has a new proposal to make our democracy more accountable. The proposal may seem small but it could be the most significant idea in this election. More >>
Three Strikes: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 3:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
Crime is on the decline, not just in New Zealand but across the Western World. More >>
ACT announces Jamie Whyte as Pakuranga candidate
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 9:11 am | ACT New Zealand
Dr Whyte was elected ACT Leader in February. Since then he has been travelling around the country meeting New Zealanders and talking about ACT’s key messages of low, flat tax, cutting green tape, getting tough on crime, and “one country, one law.” More >>
Whyte calls on Craig to name his flat tax rate
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 9:10 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Jamie Whyte has hit out at Colin Craig for failing to name his party's suggested flat tax rate. "Page 9 of The Press today is an advertisement for Colin Craig’s Conservative Party and their policy of having two rates of income ... More >>
The Letter 21 July 2014
Monday, 21 July 2014, 4:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
All tax and spend ; Do not add up ; Bad economics ; We have moved to the left ; Being in government was a mistake More >>
Greens Promote Crony Capitalism
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 2:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Greens plan to give $1 billion to companies if they for it research and development (R&D). More >>
Economic ignorance on display again by Winston Peters
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 5:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
Jenny Shipley, a former prime minister of New Zealand, has accepted a position on the board of CCB New Zealand, a wholly owned subsidiary of the China Construction Bank. More >>
Politicians, Favours and Immigration
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 12:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
Today the Herald ran a story about Kim Dotcom’s residency application which suggested that political pressure had been applied in his favour. Who knows the truth in this case? More >>
ACT announces Dr Ron Smith as Hamilton East candidate
Tuesday, 15 July 2014, 3:51 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Dr Jamie Whyte is pleased to announce Dr Ron Smith as ACT's candidate for Hamilton East. Dr Smith was formerly the Director of Defence and Strategic Studies at the University of Waikato and has written extensively on international affairs, ... More >>
The Letter 14/07/2014: 60 Days to Go
Monday, 14 July 2014, 5:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
National in the Pundit Poll of Polls has broken 50%. Labour has dipped below 30%. In the month prior to the last election both major parties saw their support drop – National to 47% and Labour to just 27%, where it now is. As Labour dropped the ... More >>
