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Mahuta Must Explain Moral Failing On Last Day
Saturday, 11 November 2023, 4:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ Documents released by the Israel Institute of NZ appear to show a final moral failing by Nanaia Mahuta that casts shame on behalf of all New Zealand,” says ACT Deputy Leader and Foreign Affairs spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “When Hamas began ... More >>
Two Year Anniversary For End Of Life Choice Act
Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 12:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Today marks two years of the End of Life Choice Act allowing terminally ill New Zealanders to die with dignity,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Hundreds of New Zealanders who were terminally ill and suffering have used the legislation to ... More >>
Swarbrick Must Explain Use Of Hamas Phrase
Monday, 6 November 2023, 1:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Green MP Chloe Swarbrick must explain why she is repeating statements from the terrorist organisation Hamas’ charter,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Chloe Swarbrick was videoed leading a chant of ” From the river to the sea ” at the ... More >>
ACT Records Best Ever Result - Time For Real Change
Friday, 3 November 2023, 3:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
“With the special votes finally counted, ACT is proud to have achieved its greatest ever election result. Now it’s time for real change,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Thank you to those who have supported us, we now have a record 11 ACT MPs in Parliament, ... More >>
Tackling Inflation Must Be No.1 Priority For Incoming Govt
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 11:04 am | ACT New Zealand
“Today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a hangover from Labour’s time in charge, it marks two and a half years of inflation above the Reserve Bank’s target range. The next Government’s number one job is going to be ending wasteful spending and ... More >>
Taxpayer-funded Job Search Platform More Evidence Of Why ACT Is Needed
Friday, 13 October 2023, 10:13 am | ACT New Zealand
“News that the Government is spending more than $36 million on a job search platform for beneficiaries shows why ACT is needed to bring to government accountability for taxpayers,” says ACT’s Social Development spokesperson Karen Chhour. “There’s ... More >>
PHARMAC Needs To Work For Patients, Not Itself
Friday, 13 October 2023, 9:59 am | ACT New Zealand
“The internal chaos and siege mentality at PHARMAC is exactly why the next Government needs to open the organisation up to patient consultation and greater accountability,” says ACT’s Deputy Leader and Health spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “Access to ... More >>
ACT Will Bring The Solutions To A Stable ACT-National Coalition
Friday, 13 October 2023, 6:30 am | ACT New Zealand
“Many who watched Episode 3 of Chris v Chris tonight will wonder who they can trust to bring some hope. ACT is the clear choice to change the Government, and change our country’s direction,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The simple truth ... More >>
Two Years Straight Of Rising Food Prices
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 12:58 pm | ACT New Zealand
“With today’s 8 per cent increase, it has now been two years since Kiwis had even the slightest bit of relief at the checkout. We can either carry on the same direction until a loaf of bread becomes a luxury item, or we can get rid of the waste ... More >>
Hipkins’ Campaign Of Fear On Treaty Will Fail
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 12:57 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Chris Hipkins and Labour are spending the last 48 hours running a desperate campaign of fear and misleading New Zealanders about ACT’s position on Māori and the Treaty,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “This morning, Hipkins said: ‘[David Seymour] ... More >>
Another Poll Shows Kiwis Want ACT’s Referendum
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 6:58 am | ACT New Zealand
“Today’s Curia poll shows that Kiwis’ support for ACT’s referendum on co-governance cannot be ignored,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The poll shows that 45 per cent agree with having a referendum, compared to 25 per cent opposed. It is also ... More >>
Ute Tax Most Successful Initiative For Punishing Workers
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 4:45 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Chris Hipkins’ claim that the Ute Tax was one of Labour’s most successful initiatives either shows how little Labour has achieved, or how little they care about everyday Kiwis who are unable to drive an EV,” says ACT’s Transport spokesperson ... More >>
Hipkins Vs Reality On New Zealand’s Economy
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 1:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealanders became poorer this year under Labour and, if we carry on with more of the same, next year isn't looking any better. Only a stable ACT-National government can fix the economy,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The IMF’s ... More >>
$1,100 Of KFC And Maccas For Escapees A Failure Of Values
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 10:01 am | ACT New Zealand
“What sort of values does it teach when the Government buys youth justice escapees over $1100 worth of fast food for assaulting staff and breaking out? We need to be teaching the values of right and wrong. Not rewarding people for causing chaos,” ... More >>
Grant Robertson’s Attack On Savings Show Why Real Change Is Needed
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 10:27 am | ACT New Zealand
“Grant Robertson thinks it’s a criticism to say National would save $3.1 billion in spending. The truth is that the next Government will need to reduce spending by more than that to tackle inflation and ease the cost of living pressure on New Zealanders, ... More >>
End The Mental Health Postcode Lottery
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 10:07 am | ACT New Zealand
“For World Mental Health Day ACT is calling for an approach to mental health care that focuses on outcomes for Kiwis in need and ends the postcode lottery for mental health care,” says ACT Deputy Leader and Health spokesperson Brooke van Velden. ... More >>
ACT Leader David Seymour Mourns The Passing Of Neil Christensen
Monday, 9 October 2023, 3:52 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The ACT Party is mourning the passing of Neil Christensen, a valued member of the party and candidate for the Port Waikato electorate,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “On behalf of the ACT Party I’d like to offer my condolences to Neil’s ... More >>
ACT’s Open Letter To Public Service Chief Executives
Monday, 9 October 2023, 2:12 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour has today released an open letter addressed to the chief executives of all public service departments outlining ACT’s commitments to New Zealanders for real change the in public service from 15 October. “Government departments ... More >>
Déjà Vu As Hipkins Misleads On Prison Numbers
Monday, 9 October 2023, 11:17 am | ACT New Zealand
“Chris Hipkins’ claim on Newstalk ZB that the reduction in prison numbers is primarily due to fewer people in prison on driving and cannabis charges, is completely wrong and was disproven when his Police Minister said it months ago,” says ACT ... More >>
An End To Dividing Health By Race
Sunday, 8 October 2023, 6:53 pm | ACT New Zealand
Getting rid of the race-based Māori Health Authority Ending the use of race to prioritise surgical waitlists Stopping pharmacy initiatives only accessible to Māori and Pasifika An end to giving out race-based taxpayer-funded freebies – like prezzy ... More >>
