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What Is The Point Of Govt Media Merger?
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 4:45 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government has failed to provide a coherent reason to be mucking around in the media with its costly merger,” says ACT’s Associate Finance spokesperson Damien Smith. “ACT is opposing the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill at its ... More >>
Friday Drinks Provide No Relief To Kiwis
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 4:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s assault on your back pocket continues tomorrow, as the tax on alcohol will undergo its largest increase in 30 years,” says ACT's Associate Finance spokersperson Damien Smith. “Since the alcohol excise tax is adjusted against CPI, our skyrocketing ... More >>
ACT Forces SNA Backdown
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 3:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government has confirmed in Parliament today that it will allow land use on Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) to continue after pressure from ACT,” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “This is a significant backdown ... More >>
Labour’s Dream Of A Divided Health System Comes True
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 3:22 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Tomorrow is a sad day for New Zealanders, as Labour’s health reforms come into effect and our health system becomes divided by race,” says ACT’s Health spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “From July 1 the Pae Ora health reforms come into effect, meaning ... More >>
Time to do the right thing
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 11:43 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour needs to do the right thing and announce the end of the Traffic Light Framework today,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Traffic Light system is redundant. The Government has dismantled its own system to the point it has no reason ... More >>
ACT Supports PM’s Stronger Stance On China
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 10:25 am | ACT New Zealand
“ACT welcomes the Prime Minister’s comments to the NATO Summit that indicate our Government is taking the threat of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to democracy more seriously,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “In her speech, the Prime Minister ... More >>
Sky High Maintenance Costs For Air Force Clunkers
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 8:06 pm | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealand’s ancient Boeing 757s are falling to bits because the Government is underinvesting in Defence,” says ACT’s Defence spokesperson Dr James McDowall. “Responses to written parliamentary questions asked by ACT paint a picture of a ... More >>
Labour Putting Petty Politics Ahead Of Small Businesses
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 5:15 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour should let their MPs vote with their conscience, instead of using a block vote to prevent them from supporting my bill to reform Easter Trading laws,” says ACT’s Small Business spokesperson Chris Baillie. “After earlier indications that ... More >>
Three Strikes Then Jail For Burglars
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 2:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT will deter the growing number of criminals committing burglaries with a three strikes for burglary law,” says ACT’s Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee. “The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released today found that 289,000 burglaries ... More >>
$7.4 Billion But No New Driving Lanes
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 2:31 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Lets Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) has finally jumped the shark, this morning announcing a new four-lane tunnel for bikes, walkers and buses through Mt Victoria, but not adding any increased capacity for motorists,” says ACT’s Transport spokesperson ... More >>
MPs To Vote On Easter Trading Law Reform
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 10:41 am | ACT New Zealand
“Members of Parliament will have the opportunity to make meaningful change for small business owners in New Zealand by voting for my Member’s Bill to reform Easter Trading laws at first reading today,” says ACT’s Small Business spokesperson ... More >>
Government Needs To Do More Than Point Fingers On Food Prices
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 5:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government needs to admit that it’s policies are the cause of rapid rises in food prices that are making life so difficult for many New Zealanders, or their changes to the grocery sector will be pointless,” says ACT’s Associate Finance ... More >>
COVID Response Act Should Be Scrapped Today
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 12:13 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government shouldn’t wait for Minister Verrall’s press conference this week, they should hurry up and scrap the Traffic Light Framework when Parliament votes for its continuation this afternoon,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The ... More >>
Price Of A Pint Going Up Thanks To Labour
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:00 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour is continuing to hammer small businesses and everyday Kiwis, with record inflation leading to the biggest increase in alcohol excise tax in over 30 years,” says ACT’s Associate Finance spokesperson Damien Smith. “Since the alcohol excise ... More >>
Time For Government To Accept Science
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:51 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is joining the primary sector in calling on the Government to embrace the science and give farmers a fair deal when setting methane targets,” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “Primary sector organisations have ... More >>
Vaccine Advertising Costing $67 Per Jab
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:17 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s COVID mega spend is rolling on, with spending on advertising vaccines still sky-high despite the high vaccinated portion of our population,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Last month alone taxpayers’ coughed up $2,765,645 in vaccine ... More >>
Labour damaging democracy for no reason
Monday, 27 June 2022, 12:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Changes to the electoral system announced today don’t solve any public policy problem, and will prevent people from engaging in politics,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
Check Your Database, WINZ
Monday, 27 June 2022, 7:27 am | ACT New Zealand
“If Work and Income has a database of 106,000 people who claim to be ‘work ready’ why is it advertising on the radio and Facebook for people to fill jobs?” asks ACT’s Social Development spokesperson Karen Chhour. “There are sponsored advertisements ... More >>
Government’s Review Of GE Falls Short
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:43 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s review of genetic engineering needs to be widened to address the potential benefits to the agriculture industry and climate,” says ACT’s Primary Industries spokesperson Mark Cameron. “Minister David Parker said this morning ... More >>
Speaker’s Tour Expected To Cost $40,000 Per MP
Thursday, 23 June 2022, 8:55 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Most New Zealanders could only ever dream of a $40,000 two-week trip to Europe but that’s what five MPs, including the Speaker have just completed and are charging back to the taxpayer,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. More >>
