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Real Change To Take Defence Seriously
Monday, 9 May 2022, 9:33 am | ACT New Zealand
“ACT’s Real Change Budget would increase our defence spending to put us in line with our allies and protect us in a dramatically changing geopolitical environment,” says ACT’s Defence spokesperson Dr James McDowall. “ACT would ensure that New ... More >>
ACT’s Real Change Budget
Monday, 9 May 2022, 9:32 am | ACT New Zealand
Create a simple two-rate tax system: 17.5 per cent and 28 per cent Less tax for every earner Have NZ in surplus next year, pay down debt faster Scrap the rental tax and bright-line test Pay good teachers more Share GST with councils for infrastructure ... More >>
Government’s Spin On Gang Numbers Exposed
Sunday, 8 May 2022, 7:38 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government has been in overdrive for the past 18-months, desperately trying to take people off the National Gang List after letting it balloon when it came into Government,” says ACT’s Police spokesperson Chris Baillie. “Whenever ACT or ... More >>
New Cop Promise Like Old Cop Promise
Sunday, 8 May 2022, 1:05 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government’s promise of more cops on the beat has been made to cover for the fact it’s failing to meet its last promise”, says ACT’s Police spokesperson and former police officer Chris Baillie. “In 2017, Labour promised 1,800 new police ... More >>
ACT Welcomes Luxon’s Support For Referendum
Saturday, 7 May 2022, 2:39 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is welcoming reports that National Leader Christopher Luxon has expressed his support for a referendum on co-governance,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “1News reported the following from a public meeting in Ashburton; “Luxon initially ... More >>
Government Couldn’t Meet Its Own Housing Standards
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 2:19 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Megan Woods changed the heating formula for her Healthy Home Standards because she knew the Government’s own new builds weren’t going to meet the standard,” says ACT’s Housing spokesperson Brooke van Velden. “Cabinet papers show the Minister ... More >>
Government’s Tax Windfall No Help To Kiwi Battlers
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 12:53 pm | ACT New Zealand
“While Kiwi battlers are tightening their belts in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, Grant Robertson has raked in an extra $2.68 billion in tax revenue off the back of record inflation,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Financial Statements ... More >>
ACT Backs AG’s Call For Greater Accountability Of COVID Spending
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 10:26 am | ACT New Zealand
“ACT is supporting the Auditor-General’s request for the Government to properly front up to taxpayers about their relentless spending of the COVID-19 slush fund,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ In a letter to Treasury Chief Executive Caralee ... More >>
Kiwis Want A Tax Cut
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 6:47 pm | ACT New Zealand
“With a cost of living crisis, and nearly 70 per cent of New Zealanders demanding a tax cut, the time for beige responses has passed”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The cost of living crisis requires a crisis response. “Tonight’s Newshub poll ... More >>
Labour And National Offer No Choice On Housing
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 1:11 pm | ACT New Zealand
"Labour and National are offering voters no choice on housing, singing from the same song sheet, but ACT will reverse the attacks on landlords and make it attractive to rent out houses again,” says ACT’s Housing spokesperson Brooke van Velden. ... More >>
Time To Dump Seven-day Isolation After Record Absenteeism
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 11:09 am | ACT New Zealand
"A 67 per cent rise in workplace absenteeism proves what ACT has been saying for months, it’s time to dump restrictions that no longer make sense,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Stats NZ today released figures showing ‘of the 2.8 million ... More >>
Trespass Orders Shouldn’t Stand
Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 7:04 am | ACT New Zealand
“The petty and vindictive trespass orders issued to people who simply visited the Parliament protest shouldn’t stand”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The orders will only result in lengthy and costly legal battles and taxpayers will lose. ... More >>
$10m A Month Wasted On Redundant Contact Tracing
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 7:04 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT can reveal that taxpayers are footing the bill for pointless contact tracing that should have been scrapped when Omicron made it redundant,” says ACT’s Leader David Seymour. “Written parliamentary questions show the Government is still spending ... More >>
Govt Creates $200k Job To Get Rid Of MP
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 7:02 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Labour Government was so desperate to get rid of firebrand Labour MP Louisa Wall it created a job for her, didn’t advertise it to anyone else and shuffled her out just like with Shane Jones,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “It’s clear ... More >>
Govt Still Shutting People Out At The Border
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 4:41 pm | ACT New Zealand
“If this Government had any sense of compassion they would allow travellers from non-visa waiver countries to enter New Zealand as well,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “New Zealand’s border restrictions gained us an international reputation ... More >>
Correction From Police Minister A Start
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 2:36 pm | ACT New Zealand
“ACT today welcomes a correction of the record in Parliament from Poto Williams after she repeatedly used incorrect figures,” says ACT Firearms Law Reform spokesperson Nicole McKee. “Poto Williams, Stuart Nash and other Government Ministers have repeatedly ... More >>
Grant Gives Himself $90 Billion Worth Of Wriggle Room For More Borrowing
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 11:32 am | ACT New Zealand
“Grant Robertson has this morning given himself free reign to borrow and spend an extra $90 billion with changes to the debt ceiling,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “At HYEFU Treasury forecast the Government would borrow 30 per cent of GDP in fiscal ... More >>
PM Preparing Massive Tax Flip-flop
Monday, 2 May 2022, 12:37 pm | ACT New Zealand
“After categorically ruling out ever implementing any sort of wealth tax under her leadership in 2020, Jacinda Ardern appears to be readying herself for the mother of all flip-flops,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “In 2020 when asked about ... More >>
Government Needs To Explain Costs And Benefits Of Staggered Border Opening
Monday, 2 May 2022, 11:42 am | ACT New Zealand
“The Government needs to explain the costs and benefits of the staggered border opening that stretches through to October, because it looks like they’re making it up as they go,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Over the weekend we learned ... More >>
Ardern Refuses To Rule Out New Taxes
Monday, 2 May 2022, 9:15 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour is eagerly searching for new taxes to fuel its addiction to spending taxpayers’ money”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “This morning on AM, Jacinda Ardern claimed that parts of the tax system were unfair and refused to rule out campaigning on new ... More >>
