ACT Party
National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
6th Jun 23, 6:04pm
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National & Act dismissive of proposals to reform the electoral system, Greens & TOP supportive, PM not excited
David Seymour and Nicola Willis question whether the Reserve Bank is downplaying the inflationary impact of Government spending
25th May 23, 11:36am
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David Seymour and Nicola Willis question whether the Reserve Bank is downplaying the inflationary impact of Government spending
Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points
24th May 23, 4:27pm
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Opposition politicians have a range of negative views on the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the Official Cash Rate by 25 points
Chris Trotter argues National needs to grasp the need to be kind if it wants to form a government after October's election
22nd May 23, 7:46am
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Chris Trotter argues National needs to grasp the need to be kind if it wants to form a government after October's election
Party leaders give reaction to the budget, with Act and National saying its spending will push up inflation, the Greens say it is good as far as it goes and Te Pati Maori saying it has missed real opportunities
18th May 23, 6:32pm
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Party leaders give reaction to the budget, with Act and National saying its spending will push up inflation, the Greens say it is good as far as it goes and Te Pati Maori saying it has missed real opportunities
Labour’s election year budget is expected to be tight but could contain a few surprises
17th May 23, 6:00pm
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Labour’s election year budget is expected to be tight but could contain a few surprises
New Zealand the outlier allowing fossil fuel emitters to offset their pollution by converting food production to exotic forestry. It's a policy that is driving farm leaders into politics and hardening attitudes
11th May 23, 5:33pm
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New Zealand the outlier allowing fossil fuel emitters to offset their pollution by converting food production to exotic forestry. It's a policy that is driving farm leaders into politics and hardening attitudes
Allan Barber says the risk for agricultural sector voters is to resist action in the expectation a change of government will let them off the hook - which is a far from a guaranteed outcome
11th May 23, 10:35am
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Allan Barber says the risk for agricultural sector voters is to resist action in the expectation a change of government will let them off the hook - which is a far from a guaranteed outcome
Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon will battle to be the most boring, while minor parties set the agenda in Election 2023
30th Apr 23, 5:00am
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Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon will battle to be the most boring, while minor parties set the agenda in Election 2023
The ACT Party's rural spokesperson sets out how they would approach emissions control in the rural sector and square it with our international obligations
22nd Apr 23, 11:14am
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The ACT Party's rural spokesperson sets out how they would approach emissions control in the rural sector and square it with our international obligations
Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
18th Dec 22, 6:00am
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Chris Trotter assesses the political landscape heading into the 2023 election year
If implemented ACT's immigration policy could lead to a strong surge in immigration
2nd Dec 22, 12:21pm
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If implemented ACT's immigration policy could lead to a strong surge in immigration
Coalitions, kingmakers and a Rugby World Cup: The calculations already influencing next year’s NZ election
27th Nov 22, 6:00am
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Coalitions, kingmakers and a Rugby World Cup: The calculations already influencing next year’s NZ election
ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
24th Nov 22, 11:16am
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ACT's immigration policy would make it easier for employers to hire migrant workers and for migrants with residency to bring their parents to NZ
In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter
21st Nov 22, 8:18am
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In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he's 'pleased' to reappoint Adrian Orr as Governor of the Reserve Bank for another term, effective from March next year; National Party says it's 'appalled'
8th Nov 22, 8:52am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he's 'pleased' to reappoint Adrian Orr as Governor of the Reserve Bank for another term, effective from March next year; National Party says it's 'appalled'
What our history really teaches us, writes Chris Trotter, is that the politicians who most often win New Zealand elections, are the ones who promise Kiwis to keep as much as possible about their country exactly the same
11th Jul 22, 8:00am
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What our history really teaches us, writes Chris Trotter, is that the politicians who most often win New Zealand elections, are the ones who promise Kiwis to keep as much as possible about their country exactly the same
National’s Sam Uffindell cantered home, writes Chris Trotter, but the Outdoors & Freedom Party’s Sue Grey attracted an ominous level of support
20th Jun 22, 8:05am
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National’s Sam Uffindell cantered home, writes Chris Trotter, but the Outdoors & Freedom Party’s Sue Grey attracted an ominous level of support
Simon Bridges softens his criticism of Adrian Orr after saying he wouldn't reappoint him Reserve Bank governor; David Seymour says the OCR should've been hiked sooner
7th Dec 21, 3:51pm
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Simon Bridges softens his criticism of Adrian Orr after saying he wouldn't reappoint him Reserve Bank governor; David Seymour says the OCR should've been hiked sooner
A cautionary tale of first principles: embraced in the desperation of crisis; abandoned in the hubris of victory; trending inexorably towards national tragedy
15th Nov 21, 8:44am
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A cautionary tale of first principles: embraced in the desperation of crisis; abandoned in the hubris of victory; trending inexorably towards national tragedy
Business groups, experts and politicians respond to the Government's new Covid-19 framework
22nd Oct 21, 1:26pm
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Business groups, experts and politicians respond to the Government's new Covid-19 framework
The ACT Party wants to get the ball rolling on finding a less burdensome and less complicated way for New Zealand businesses to comply with international anti-money laundering expectations
28th Jul 21, 11:02am
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The ACT Party wants to get the ball rolling on finding a less burdensome and less complicated way for New Zealand businesses to comply with international anti-money laundering expectations
Government says ACT's call for build-to-rent accommodation to be exempt from the foreign buyers ban is unnecessary and will open the door to speculators
13th Jul 21, 12:41pm
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Government says ACT's call for build-to-rent accommodation to be exempt from the foreign buyers ban is unnecessary and will open the door to speculators
Could former Trump strategist Steve Bannon’s radical right-wing doctrine of 'Traditionalism' offer conservative New Zealand a way out of its deep political funk?
21st Jun 21, 9:46am
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Could former Trump strategist Steve Bannon’s radical right-wing doctrine of 'Traditionalism' offer conservative New Zealand a way out of its deep political funk?
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern indicates COVID-19 won't prevent a minimum wage hike next year
29th Mar 21, 5:23pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern indicates COVID-19 won't prevent a minimum wage hike next year