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Statement on David Garrett
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 9:55 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Rodney Hide today acknowledged that ACT MP David Garrett made a terrible mistake 26 years ago, and recognised the significant hurt that his actions have caused. More >>
Roy Takes Over VSM Bill
Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 5:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand MP Heather Roy is today pleased to announce that she will be taking over responsibility for the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill which is currently in the name of her colleague Sir Roger Douglas. More >>
Vaulting Matilda: The Productivity Commission Bill
Monday, 30 August 2010, 4:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
Public submissions are now being invited on the New Zealand Productivity Commission Bill. The ACT Party is very proud of this Bill – a focus on productivity is at the heart of our Confidence and Supply Agreement with National and the establishment ... More >>
Address to NZ Herald Business Luncheon
Monday, 30 August 2010, 2:29 pm | ACT New Zealand
Many thanks. First let me congratulate the New Zealand Herald for the extraordinary effort it is making to keep the people of Auckland informed of the change to a single council 1 November More >>
World Recession: How is New Zealand Faring?
Saturday, 28 August 2010, 2:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
In late 2008, the huge American bank Lehman Brothers went bankrupt, and many other major financial institutions suddenly looked shaky. The US financial system froze as banks refused to lend to each other and the panic quickly spread. In Britain the ... More >>
ACT Caucus Looks to Future
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 1:53 pm | ACT New Zealand
The ACT caucus met today, and unanimously pledged its support for the Leader and Deputy Leader. More >>
Garrett Speaks to Sensible Sentencing Trust
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 4:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
Speech to Sensible Sentencing Trust Conference Parliament Buildings, Wellington ACT New Zealand MP David Garrett Wednesday, August 25 2010 More >>
New ACT Deputy Leader
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 1:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
The ACT Party Caucus today voted to promote John Boscawen to the position of Deputy Leader. More >>
Legacy Of Sir Ron Will Not Be Soon Forgotten
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 5:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Rodney Hide today mourns the death of Sir Ron Trotter, one of New Zealand pre-eminent business figures. “The passing of Sir Ron is the passing of an era in New Zealand business,” says Mr Hide. More >>
Child Safety Versus Offender Privacy
Saturday, 7 August 2010, 1:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
This week ACT Party MPs agreed to support the Sensible Sentencing Trust’s (SST) call for New Zealand to adopt legislation similar to the British “Sarah’s Law”, which was rolled out nationally across the UK earlier this week. More >>
Address to NZ Contractors Federation Conference
Friday, 6 August 2010, 10:57 am | ACT New Zealand
Good afternoon to you all, It's a pleasure to be back in Nelson. I hope you've all enjoyed your lunch, and thank you to NZCF President David Jewell and CEO Jeremy Sole for inviting me here to speak to you all today. More >>
Address to NZ Contractors Federation Conference
Friday, 6 August 2010, 10:57 am | ACT New Zealand
Good afternoon to you all, It's a pleasure to be back in Nelson. I hope you've all enjoyed your lunch, and thank you to NZCF President David Jewell and CEO Jeremy Sole for inviting me here to speak to you all today. More >>
Putting the ETS under the microscope
Friday, 6 August 2010, 9:52 am | ACT New Zealand
The Government's Emissions Trading Scheme came into force on July 1. It is going to drive up costs for all New Zealanders, says Act Leader Rodney Hide. More >>
Heather Roy's Diary: Wide Road Safety Focus Needed
Friday, 30 July 2010, 2:39 pm | ACT New Zealand
It's not easy telling an elderly relative that they should stop driving, or that they can't drive your children anymore because you're fearful for their safety. We convince ourselves that elderly drivers don't travel far, and usually at low speeds, ... More >>
David Garrett Speech - Waitangi Settlement Bill
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 4:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
NGATI TUWHARETOA, RAUKAWA, AND TE ARAWA RIVER IWI WAIKATO RIVER BILL - First Reading Speech by ACT New Zealand MP David Garrett To Parliament Wednesday, July 28 2010 More >>
Greens Sticking It To Farmers
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 11:19 am | ACT New Zealand
It appears that farmers have become the 'whipping boy' of New Zealand politics – first they are forced to bear the increased costs of the Government's ETS, and now the Green Party wants them to have to beg for permission to farm their own land, ... More >>
Greens Sticking It To Farmers
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 11:19 am | ACT New Zealand
It appears that farmers have become the 'whipping boy' of New Zealand politics – first they are forced to bear the increased costs of the Government's ETS, and now the Green Party wants them to have to beg for permission to farm their own land, ... More >>
Wage Gap With Australia No Surprise
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 9:31 am | ACT New Zealand
It comes as no surprise to anyone that the wage gap between Australia and New Zealand has widened by $40, to $580, per week – Labour’s policies did nothing to stimulate any growth for our country and the National Government's policies are simply more ... More >>
We Need Student Loans, Not Student Handouts
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 9:07 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT New Zealand Finance Spokesman Sir Roger Douglas today welcomed Prime Minister John Key’s admission that the $11 billion in student loan debt is an economic disaster but is disappointed that he does not have the courage to do anything about it. More >>
PM Refuses To Rule Out Beach Access Charges
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 5:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
Prime Minister John Key’s refusal today to rule out the possibility of iwi charging for access to the beach puts the traditional kiwi summer at risk of becoming a thing of the past, ACT New Zealand Foreshore & Seabed Spokesman David Garrett said today. More >>
