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ACT Invokes ‘agree To Disagree’ On Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 9:22 am | ACT New Zealand

ACT has invoked the ‘agree to disagree’ provisions of its coalition agreement and will oppose the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. More >>

New Zealand’s Potential Unleashed In Third Quarterly Plan

Monday, 1 July 2024, 5:23 pm | ACT New Zealand

"New Zealanders will be empowered by a series of ACT-driven actions in the Government’s third quarterly plan announced today," says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>

MP Welcomes Prime Minister’s Backing Of Easter Trading Bill

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 4:18 pm | ACT New Zealand

"I'm pleased to have the Prime Minister's support and I hope other MPs will consider the points he's made, such as the inconsistency in shutting down brick-and-mortar stores while online outlets continue to trade. More >>

Swarbrick’s Rhetoric Doesn’t Befit Position Of Party Leader

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 3:26 pm | ACT New Zealand

“The difference here is that Chlöe Swarbrick has now stepped into James Shaw’s shoes as Green Party co-leader. She could be using her new platform to unify, to build bridges, and to share a positive vision. Instead, she’s brought her divisive, ... More >>

ACT Delivers New Protections For Retail Heroes

Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 12:46 pm | ACT New Zealand

“Many retailers are taking drastic and costly measures to protect themselves, their workers, and their families, such as building steel cages around shop counters." More >>

Easter Trading Bill: Poll Shows Broad Support For Freedom To Trade

Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:31 am | ACT New Zealand

The scientific poll suggests 64% of New Zealanders support allowing shops to trade on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, compared to 27% opposed and 9% who are unsure. More >>

Farmers And Miners Deserve Credit For Wafer-thin Growth

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 12:56 pm | ACT New Zealand

This long winter will make way for spring. Inflation, while still high, is tracking down. And so long as we stay the course together, interest rates will come down too. More >>

Occupation Of Tōwai School Site Erodes Property Rights

Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 5:19 pm | ACT New Zealand

“Private property rights warrant protection, yet again we see their flagrant erosion,” says Northland-based ACT MP Mark Cameron in response to the occupation of the Tōwai School site. More >>

Rural NZ Empowered By ACT With Week Of Wins

Saturday, 15 June 2024, 1:18 pm | ACT New Zealand

ACT is celebrating a series of announcements to empower rural New Zealand. More >>

Statement On Rural Banking Inquiry

Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 12:26 pm | ACT New Zealand

ACT MP and Primary Production Committee Chairperson Mark Cameron is acknowledging the Government’s request that the Committee open an inquiry into rural bank lending practices. More >>

ACT Team Fronts Up At Mystery Creek To Hear From Rural New Zealand

Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:17 am | ACT New Zealand

“When rural New Zealand is free to flourish, all New Zealanders are better off. So this week, the ACT team will be at Fieldays hearing from the growers and innovators who get up at crack of dawn each day to keep our bellies full and our economy humming. More >>