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Greens Member’s Bill Inconsistent With Bill Of Rights
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 7:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Green Party’s disdain for democracy and freedom has once again been exposed, this time by the Attorney General,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “High Priestess of Human Rights, Golriz Ghahraman has brought legislation to parliament so bad even ... More >>
Labour Cares Little For Liberal Democracy
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 3:48 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s fixation with shoe-horning co-governance into every aspect of our lives means the Canterbury Regional Council will soon be able to have unelected representatives based on their race,” says ACT’s Local Government spokesperson Simon Court. “The ... More >>
Practical Measures Should Take Precedence For Climate Adaptation
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 2:49 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s National Adaptation Plan incentivises people to build and live in risky coastal areas with the safety net of a government insurance payout,” says ACT’s Climate Change spokesperson Simon Court. “The Government has bizarrely ... More >>
Wake Up And Listen, Minister Sepuloni
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 2:44 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Minister Sepuloni needs to put her ego to one side and start listening to the overwhelming feedback being delivered on the Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill,” says ACT’s Social Development spokesperson Karen Chhour. “I asked the Minister what ... More >>
Unemployment Up, Employment Flat, Wages Down
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 11:50 am | ACT New Zealand
“Somehow Labour has managed to increase unemployment in the middle of an unprecedented labour crisis, while the Kiwis who are working are making less money. It’s more evidence we need real change in our country’s approach to economic management,” ... More >>
Labour Erodes Local Decision Making
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 8:52 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s Local Government Electoral Legislation is trying to back councils into a corner where they are forced to consider implementing Māori wards,” says ACT’s Local Government spokesperson Simon Court. “This is an extension of Labour’s ... More >>
ACT Urges Tāmati Coffey & Labour To Back Easter Trading Bill
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 8:50 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT’s Small Business spokesperson and bar owner Chris Baillie is appealing to Tāmati Coffey to talk to the Labour caucus about the realities of being a bar owner. “My Member’s Bill could be before Parliament this evening for its first reading. ... More >>
PHARMAC Scrutiny A Win For Transparency
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 4:33 pm | ACT New Zealand
“PHARMAC’s appearance before the Health Select Committee tomorrow morning is a triumph for transparency and the result of ACT’s persistent advocacy for a review into PHARMAC,” says ACT’s Deputy Leader and Health spokesperson Brooke van Velden. ... More >>
Labour’s Electoral Law Reform Nakedly Political
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 12:07 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour is cynically using its parliamentary majority to hamstring political opponents a year out from an election with the Electoral Amendment Bill undergoing its first reading today, it should be ashamed,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “There are ... More >>
Farmers Begging For Real Change
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 10:30 am | ACT New Zealand
“The results of Federated Farmers latest farmer confidence survey shows that farmers have had enough and election day can’t come soon enough so we can have real change,” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson and Ruawai Dairy Farmer Mark Cameron. ... More >>
Report Shows OT Bill Has To Go
Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 8:57 am | ACT New Zealand
“A report released this morning about the Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill backs up the concerns of every submitter on the legislation,” says ACT Children’s spokesperson Karen Chhour. “The report says this Bill risks creating a "vicious cycle" ... More >>
Forget Shortland St, Put Nurses On The Green List
Monday, 1 August 2022, 3:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
“In a ridiculous plot twist, the Government’s answer to the nursing shortage is to partner with Shortland St to promote nursing while it stubbornly refuses to put nurses on the immigration Green List,” says ACT Deputy Leader and Health spokesperson ... More >>
Cost Of Living Payment Sprays It Like A Garden Sprinkler
Monday, 1 August 2022, 8:51 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s last minute, made-for-PR, cost of living payment is spraying taxpayer money around like a garden sprinkler,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “I’m hearing of people as far away as London, who haven’t been here for years, ... More >>
Prime Minister Refuses To Acknowledge One-person One-vote
Sunday, 31 July 2022, 1:09 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Speaking to Jack Tame this morning on Q+A, Jacinda Ardern couldn’t even answer whether her co-governance regime was undermining the fundamental right of one-person one-vote,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “It is chilling to hear Jacinda Ardern ... More >>
Michael Wood Defends Transport Mega Spend
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 3:42 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Minister of Transport Michael Wood has basically told Kiwis that their taxpayer dollars don’t matter when it comes to the cost of Labour’s transport projects,” says ACT’s Transport spokesperson Simon Court. “When questioned in Parliament ... More >>
Disgraceful Donation Laws Will Give Voters Less Choice
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 12:08 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Labour Party’s plan to change donation laws, dropping a bill with just a few hours’ notice is an act that chips away at the strength and trust of our democracy,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Labour will drop the non-disclosable ... More >>
Seymour, McDowall To Join Samoa Delegation
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 11:02 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader David Seymour and Immigration and Defence spokesperson Dr James McDowall will join the Prime Minister’s delegation to Samoa next week. “ACT is happy to be part of this important occasion as we strengthen ties with our Pacific partners,” ... More >>
Survey Shows Support For Reform Of GE Laws
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 10:25 am | ACT New Zealand
“New research shows that Kiwis are openminded to the use of genetic engineering advancements to progress our agriculture sector,” say ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “A survey conducted by Research First showed that those ... More >>
Plasterboard Taskforce Delivers Enough For Three Days
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 7:16 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Housing Minister Megan Woods has issued a statement boasting about the work of her Plasterboard Taskforce, boasting that enough material for three days of building is being shipped to New Zealand. The boast only shows how out of touch she is,” ... More >>
Industry Tells Government To Go Back To The Drawing Board
Wednesday, 27 July 2022, 7:12 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Industry groups like the Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) have had enough of the Government’s lack of consultation and refusal to see reason when it comes to the Clean Car Programme,” says ACT’s Transport spokesperson Simon Court. “VIA ... More >>
