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Abolish Human Rights Commission, Fund Real Justice
Monday, 23 September 2024, 2:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
While the Human Rights Review Tribunal actually defends against breaches of rights, the Human Rights Commission is a left-wing activist group more interested in pushing political agendas than addressing real human rights issues. More >>
If Only Ending Child Poverty Were As Simple As $3 Billion
Monday, 23 September 2024, 10:03 am | ACT New Zealand
“The only true path out of poverty is building the individual’s capacity to provide for themselves and their family. There are no examples of anyone escaping poverty though dependence on others. More >>
Uni’s Compulsory Treaty Courses Damage Learning Experience
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 2:57 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar on the introduction of a ‘Waipapa Taumata Rau’ course by the University of Auckland for all first-year students. More >>
Wellington Airport Debacle Whacks Hard-up Ratepayers
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 12:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
Councils need to focus on delivering the basic public services they are responsible for: making sure roads are maintained, water systems work, and buses run on time. More >>
Workers’ Rights Put Ahead Of Criminals’ Rights
Monday, 16 September 2024, 4:56 pm | ACT New Zealand
It’s not just workers who are recognised by the new legislation. The circumstances of any victim will now be given greater weight in sentencing decisions. Ultimately, these changes will mean tougher sentences for criminals who victimise peaceful and ... More >>
Councils Should Target Their Own Spending Before Criticising The Cost Of Democracy
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:29 am | ACT New Zealand
Councillors criticise referendum costs for Māori wards; ACT spokesperson accuses them of hypocrisy while neglecting extravagant spending on projects and travel. More >>
ACT Responds To Winstone Pulp Mill Closures
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:20 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Energy spokesman Simon Court blames Labour for Winstone Pulp mill closures in Ruapehu, citing energy shortages and rising costs as central issues impacting workers’ livelihoods. More >>
Minister's Intervention On Race-Based GP Services A Win For Human Dignity
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:13 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT commends the Health Minister for ensuring free healthcare services in Hawke's Bay prioritise need over ethnicity, opposing race-based eligibility criteria. More >>
Two Reasons Why New Taxes Aren’t The Answer
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:58 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour criticises Labour's proposal for new taxes, arguing that New Zealand is already highly taxed and needs wealth creation instead of redistribution. More >>
Discriminatory GP Services In Hawkes Bay Would Breach "Need, Not Race" Commitment
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
Health NZ's policy change means that a healthy, wealthy person with Māori or Pacific in their family tree will be prioritised above someone of Asian or European or African descent in more difficult circumstances. More >>
ACT Welcomes Draft Critical Minerals List
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 3:45 pm | ACT New Zealand
The critical minerals list will not only help get critical minerals into industries New Zealanders depend on, it will inject a dose of realism into our policy settings. More >>
Clubs Facing Extinction Should Be Empowered To Do Good
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:11 am | ACT New Zealand
Kiwis shouldn’t have to sacrifice their membership of a rowing club or bridge club just because a piece of legislation loaded on costs in a cost-of-living crisis. The people running these clubs are busy parents, grandparents, and hobbyists building ... More >>
Show Us Your Stack - Party Leaders Must Answer Energy Sector's Plea For Certainty
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:06 am | ACT New Zealand
Twelve organisations from across the energy sector have written to party leaders echoing ACT’s call for a cross-party accord to address energy shortages over the long term. More >>
"Need, Not Race” Circular Honours Universal Human Rights
Friday, 13 September 2024, 11:26 am | ACT New Zealand
“The circular is sophisticated. It draws on the International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination, to which New Zealand is a signatory. The Convention forbids racial discrimination unless it is necessary, and even then ... More >>
Bill Lodged To Improve Access To End Of Life Choice
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 12:00 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Todd Stephenson has lodged a member’s bill in Parliament’s ballot to extend eligibility for End of Life Choice services. The End of Life Choice (Extended Eligibility) Amendment Bill removes the requirement for a terminally ill person to ... More >>
MP Supports Improved Access To End Of Life Choice
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 4:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
“I have accepted the petition of 3353 New Zealanders and it will be presented to Parliament tomorrow. I also gave an assurance that I will take further steps to progress a change in the law, including preparing a member's bill." More >>
Northland And Hastings Councils Must Respect Voters' Choice On Māori Wards
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 11:40 am | ACT New Zealand
“Ratepayers struggling to make ends meet in the face of double-digit rate hikes expect their councillors to focus on the basics. Instead, councillors are using their privileged positions to grandstand against a Government they don’t like. More >>
Māori Didn’t Cede Sovereignty?
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12:20 pm | ACT New Zealand
"By saying Māori didn’t cede sovereignty, Chris Hipkins is calling for a divided New Zealand", says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Hipkins Working Hard To Destroy Energy Confidence
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12:13 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Even in Opposition, Hipkins is cratering our chances of getting the energy we need to keep homes warm and factories running through the winter,” says ACT Energy and Resources spokesperson Simon Court. More >>
Selling Landcorp A No-brainer
Saturday, 24 August 2024, 2:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT has reaffirmed its longstanding position that Landcorp/Pamu should be sold after it reported a net loss after tax of $26 million for the year ending 30 June. “Government has no business being in farming, particularly when New Zealand has plenty of ambitious, ... More >>
