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Maori Party consultation nears exciting conclusion
Sunday, 16 November 2008, 4:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
As the whirlwind consultation schedule comes to an end, Mâori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says she has been humbled by the amazing reception the party has received, after 30 hui in the last three days. “Last night in Otaki, well over 160 people ... More >>
Heather Roy's Diary: Lessons Re-Learned?
Friday, 14 November 2008, 2:20 pm | ACT New Zealand
Last Saturday's General Election challenges us to re-learn many lessons of the past. Coming just a few days before the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, those lessons are particularly poignant. More >>
Workman Wrong On ACT's 'Three Strikes'
Thursday, 13 November 2008, 1:03 pm | ACT New Zealand
Kim Workman from 'Rethinking Crime and Punishment' says ACT's Three Strikes law would result in 7,000-10,000 more offenders in prison within a very short space of time - this is utterly incorrect, and shows Mr Workman's complete lack of understanding ... More >>
ACT Congratulates Labour Leadership
Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 4:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Rodney Hide today congratulated the Hon Phil Goff on his appointment as Leader of the Labour Party, and the Hon Annette King as Deputy Leader. More >>
Federated Farmers too weak to stand up to National
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 4:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
"When I attended Federated Farmers’ election manifesto launch in Wellington a few days ago I was disappointed to find that Federated Farmers was wishy washy on the ETS", said John Ormond ACT spokesperson for Agriculture. More >>
Wong Wrong Again
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 4:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Botany Candidate Kenneth Wang is questioning his National opponent's integrity after two "mistakes" in the last week. More >>
European Countries not as silly as NZ on ETS
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 4:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
“For how long do the major parties think they can keep lying to New Zealanders about the Emissions Trading Scheme?” asks ACT Environment Spokesperson, Kath McCabe. More >>
Scare Campaign on ETS
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 4:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
“National and Labour have said that if New Zealand does not have an Emissions Trading Scheme in place other countries will punish us in trade”, says Act New Zealand Board Member, Guy Wellwood More >>
What Rodney'll tell John
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 11:45 am | ACT New Zealand
“John, you gotta get the country out of this Emissions Trading Scam. More >>
Cheques Bouncing In Public Health System
Thursday, 6 November 2008, 11:32 am | ACT New Zealand
Capital and Coast District Health Board's $70 million blowout means that staff may not be able to be paid, and adds further strength to ACT's policy of disbanding the country's 21 District Health Boards, ACT Deputy Leader and Health Spokesman Heather ... More >>
Launch of ACT Agricultural Policy
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 4:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The decision made at this election is vital for New Zealand’s agricultural industries”, John Ormond said today More >>
Wong's Desperate Campaign In Botany Failed
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 4:12 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Botany Candidate Kenneth Wang has poured scorn on the dirty tactics of his National Party rival after the Electoral Commission vindicated his signs and campaign material today. More >>
ACT Launches National Security Policy
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 1:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Deputy Leader and National Security Spokesman Heather Roy today launched ACT New Zealand's National Security policy at the Australian Defence College Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies. More >>
Federated Farmers support dangerous old Socialist
Monday, 3 November 2008, 2:03 pm | ACT New Zealand
"I was amazed to hear the President of Federated Farmers praising a minister whose avowed policy is to destroy the country's economic lifeblood, namely farming", said John Ormond - ACT Spokesman for Agriculture. More >>
ACT says Federated Farmers misguided on ETS
Monday, 3 November 2008, 2:00 pm | ACT New Zealand
"The ETS is a disaster for New Zealand farmers and businesses," said Kath McCabe, ACT Candidate for Mt Albert. More >>
Real And Practical Support For Blue Chip Victims
Friday, 31 October 2008, 2:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Candidate Promises Real And Practical Support For Blue Chip Victims ACT Candidate for Tauranga, Ron Scott, last night promised victims of Blue Chip and other financial collapses some hope at a candidates meeting in Tauranga last night. ACT will retain ... More >>
Heather Roy's Diary: The Emissions Trading Scheme
Friday, 31 October 2008, 12:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Emissions Trading Scheme - aka the ETS - is a piece of legislation that should be a big election issue, but seems only to be of concern in rural New Zealand. It is designed to meet New Zealand's commitments under the Kyoto Protocol which, in ... More >>
Media Should Focus on Candidates' Merits
Thursday, 30 October 2008, 1:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
The campaign manager for ACT Botany Candidate Kenneth Wang has condemned media race-baiting in its coverage of the Botany campaign. Blair Mulholland is particularly disturbed by the language of today's NZ Herald article. "Unaccredited slurs like "Chinatown" ... More >>
Roy: Changing Direction In Health
Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 11:45 am | ACT New Zealand
Speech to ACT Health Policy Launch; Cnr Hobson & Davis streets, Wellington; Wednesday, October 29 2008 More >>
Cash For Consulship
Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 9:02 am | ACT New Zealand
TVNZ's latest revelations of Winston Peters fishing for a consulship for Owen Glenn show all of New Zealand why Helen Clark and Winston Peters have to go, ACT Leader Rodney Hide said today. More >>
