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Waitangi Tribunal Picked The Wrong Fight
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 2:29 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Waitangi Tribunal’s attempt to summons Children’s Minister Karen Chhour makes me deeply fearful for them,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “I’m worried they haven’t thought about who they’re dealing with. Karen is a Māori woman ... More >>
A Policy To Woof Home About
Monday, 15 April 2024, 1:25 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Today’s Government announcement of ACT’s Pet Bond policy is good news for my non-human friends across the country,” says ACT spokespup for Canine Affairs Leo the Leonberger. “I’ve heard from many dogs struggling to find a home because ... More >>
Bureaucratic Harassment Of Bar Owners Must Stop
Monday, 15 April 2024, 12:20 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The tactics deployed by public officials against bars in Wellington is akin to harassment, and needs to stop,” says ACT Small Business spokesperson Laura Trask. “The case of Saint Diablo , a Courtenay Place bar that was forced to spend months ... More >>
Balance, Fairness, And Choice Restored To Rental Market
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 12:28 pm | ACT New Zealand
The Housing Minister announced legislation today to allow landlords to end a periodic tenancy with 90 days’ notice, and return tenants’ notice period to 21 days they wish to move, and landlords’ to 42 if they wish to sell a property. More >>
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 >>
