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Easter Trading Overhaul On The Cards With ACT Bill Drawn
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:24 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT MP Cameron Luxton is celebrating the draw from Parliament’s ballot of his bill to liberalise Easter Trading rules. “I’ve heard firsthand the frustration that Kiwis feel over Easter with businesses forced to close, and adults being lectured ... More >>
New Targets Lift Prospects For Young People Via ACT Initiatives
Monday, 8 April 2024, 10:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
As Associate Education Minister, David Seymour will be responsible for increased student attendance. The target announced today is that 80 per cent of students are present for more than 90 per cent of the term. More >>
Art Centre Got $25m In Handouts - It's Now Struggling For Visitors
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Hundertwasser Art Centre is a cautionary tale for politicians who believe they can spend money better than the people who earned it – and governments need to start resisting calls for corporate welfare if we’re going to get the books ... More >>
Restoring Local Voice On Māori Wards A Win For Universal Human Rights
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 12:34 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour stripped democracy from local government by removing the ability to call for a local referendum on Māori wards, and the Government is restoring voters’ voices in line with its coalition commitment to ACT,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
ACT Stance On Building Materials Adopted By Govt
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 10:17 am | ACT New Zealand
“We’ve seen massive spikes in prices for basic products, and the plasterboard crisis was just one high-profile example. The previous Government’s solution was to set up a ‘plasterboard taskforce’. It was like a bad joke. More >>
ERO Report Bolsters Case For History Curriculum Revamp
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 9:22 am | ACT New Zealand
“ACT’s coalition agreement secured a government commitment to restore balance to the history curriculum, and we’re glad to see the Education Minister acknowledge this in her response to today’s report.” More >>
Forest & Bird’s Threat Against Elk Management An Own Goal
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 5:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Forest & Bird’s threatened legal action against Fiordland’s wapiti (elk) management programme would be a massive own goal for conservation,” says ACT Conservation spokesman Cameron Luxton. “For 13 years, DOC has had an arrangement ... More >>
Households And Businesses Empowered By ACT-driven Quarterly Plan
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 2:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is helping people who want to make a difference in their own lives, and we’re making a difference in this Coalition Government, as evidenced by the new quarterly plan,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “New Zealanders working hard every day ... More >>
Today's (April 01) Tax Change Eases Cost Pressures On Rentals
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:40 am | ACT New Zealand
"From today, if you own an investment property you can now write off 80 percent of your mortgage interest. And in a year's time, you can write off 100 percent," says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
ACT Auditing “Safe Space” Policies At Universities And Polytechnics
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 4:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Today I wrote to each New Zealand university and polytechnic to determine their commitment to an inclusive education,” says ACT Tertiary Education and Skills spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar. “There is a reason the University of Auckland’s segregated ... More >>
David Seymour Responds To BPS
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 2:03 pm | ACT New Zealand
Responding to the release of the Budget Policy Statement, ACT Leader David Seymour says: "The Finance Minister today confirmed what households across New Zealand already understand: a tight economy requires tough decisions and financial compromises. ... More >>
Kiwis Set To Be Frustrated By Easter Trading Rules This Weekend
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 9:20 am | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealanders frustrated over this weekend’s restrictions on trading have my support,” says ACT MP Cameron Luxton. “Kiwis looking to grab groceries and other essentials for the long weekend, or just take the time for some shopping, will ... More >>
Universities Must Respond To Segregation Accusations
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 2:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Blocking access to spaces based on ethnicity has an ugly past and has no future in New Zealand. Universities owe the Kiwis who pay their bills an explanation,” says ACT Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar. “Photos posted online ... More >>
COVID Inquiry: Last Chance To Have Your Say
Friday, 22 March 2024, 2:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
With public submissions closing at midnight on Sunday, ACT is encouraging Kiwis to share their experiences with the official inquiry into the COVID-19 response at www.covid19inquiry.nz . “Kiwis could be forgiven wanting to forget about the toughest ... More >>
EU Trade Deal Breaks Down Barriers For Prosperity
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT welcomes the passage of enabling legislation for New Zealand’s free trade agreement with the European Union,” says ACT Trade spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar. “The elimination of tariffs on exported products like kiwifruit, apples, Mānuka ... More >>
David Seymour Responds To GDP Figures
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:04 am | ACT New Zealand
The following is ACT Leader David Seymour's response to GDP figures released this morning showing New Zealand has entered a technical recession. A video of David's response is available here . GDP figures released today are weak, to say the least. ... More >>
ACT Celebrates As Hate Speech Law Halted
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 3:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is proud to have played a principled role in defending freedom of expression in New Zealand,” says ACT Justice spokesman Todd Stephenson in response to the Justice Minister’s instruction to the Law Commission to halt work on hate speech ... More >>
“Kill The Birds Faster” – Swarbrick Shows Contempt For Famers
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 5:45 pm | ACT New Zealand
"Farmers make a point not to tell our urban cousins how to live, yet Chlöe from central Auckland is hell-bent on having her say about farmers," says ACT Rural Communities spokesman Mark Cameron. “On her first day in the House as Green ... More >>
Consequences For Unruly Kāinga Ora Neighbours Long Overdue
Monday, 18 March 2024, 4:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is welcoming the Housing Minister’s instruction to Kāinga Ora to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework and take stronger measures against repeated antisocial behaviour – a commitment secured in our coalition agreement,” says ACT Housing ... More >>
New Bill Removes Employers’ Requirement To Collect Union Dues
Friday, 15 March 2024, 11:36 am | ACT New Zealand
Employers will no longer be obligated to automatically deduct fees from union members’ pay if a bill lodged in Parliament’s ballot by ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar is drawn and passes. “Currently, the Employment Relations Act makes employers responsible ... More >>
