Category: other_parties
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ACT's Nicole McKee Slams Te Pāti Māori and Greens Over Mongrel Mob Campaign Visit
ACT Deputy Leader Nicole McKee criticises Te Pāti Māori and the Greens for campaigning at a Mongrel Mob pad, saying her party's law and order policies are directly against criminals' interests.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionOther PartiesSocial Issues ACT New ZealandNicole McKeeTe Pāti MāoriGreen PartyMongrel MobThree StrikesNew Zealand election
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Seymour: Costco's Christchurch Fast-Track Store Bid Proves Deregulation Works
ACT Leader David Seymour says Costco's proposed Christchurch store using Fast-Track shows cutting red tape brings competition and lower grocery prices, as ACT pushes a one-stop consenting shop.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyTradeLegal ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourCostcoChristchurchFast-Tracksupermarket competitionderegulation
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New Zealand First to Require Infrastructure Before Fast-Track Housing Approvals
New Zealand First says fast-track housing projects must prove roads, pipes and water services are funded and deliverable before approval, with expert panels able to decline projects.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesReal EstateState GovernmentsSocial Issues New Zealand Firstfast-track housinginfrastructurehousing developmentsMinister for Housingexpert panelsNZ FirstElection
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ACT Pledges to Abolish Rental Loss Ring-Fencing, Costing $264m in Year One
ACT leader David Seymour says abolishing loss ring-fencing for rental properties would reverse a Labour "renters' tax", with the policy forecast to cut government revenue by $264 million in year one.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues ACT New ZealandDavid Seymourloss ring-fencingrental propertiesrenterstax policyNew Zealand housing
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Greenpeace to Host Great Freshwater Debate in Christchurch on October 19
Labour, NZ First, the Greens and Opportunity have confirmed attendance, while National, Act and Te Pāti Māori are being urged to join.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial Issues GreenpeaceThe Great Freshwater Debatefreshwater pollutionAotearoaChristchurchlivestreampoliticsGreat Freshwater DebateRhiannon MackieNew Zealand ElectionDavid Williams
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Seymour Accuses Greens of Hypocrisy Over 284,000-Job Economic Plan
ACT leader says the Greens celebrate job creators leaving New Zealand, while the Greens say their plan would create 284,000 jobs over four years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionEconomyOther PartiesEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsScience & Technology David SeymourACT New ZealandGreen PartyMarama DavidsonKiwisavertax policyChlöe SwarbrickNew Zealand economyjob creationresearch and developmentInvestment Boost
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National Warns of Four-Way Coalition as Poll Shows Tight Race
National's campaign chair says Chris Hipkins would need the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and TOP to govern, warning Chlöe Swarbrick wants the finance portfolio.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomy New Zealand National PartySimeon BrownChlöe SwarbrickChris Hipkins1News Verian pollNew Zealand electioncoalition negotiations
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Greens Pledge to Regulate AI for the Public Good
Green Party announces AI regulation plan to protect New Zealanders' creativity, data and jobs, ensuring benefits are shared rather than captured by big tech companies.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyOther PartiesArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickAI regulationdata sovereigntytechnology companiesElection
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Labour Pledges Cheaper School Uniforms, Restored Lunches and Rural Bus Routes
ACT says Labour has backed its policy to cap compulsory branded uniform items at three and calls on all other parties to support it.
Politics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesLabour PartySocial IssuesElection ACT New ZealandLaura McClureschool uniformsLabourChris HipkinsWINZ hardship loanscost of livingNew Zealand Labour PartyGinny Andersenschool lunchesrural school busesback-to-school costs
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New Zealand First Pledges to Scrap Accredited Employer Work Visa
New Zealand First says it will end the Accredited Employer Work Visa and replace it with a shortage-led Skilled Work Visa tied to named occupations, regions and proven need.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEmployment and LaborEconomySocial Issues New Zealand FirstAccredited Employer Work VisaSkilled Work Visaimmigration policymigrant workersskills shortageNew Zealand unemploymentNZ FirstElection
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NZ First Pledges Annual Minimum Wage Rises and $120 Weekly Working for Families Boost
New Zealand First says it will lift the minimum wage every year for three years and make the $50 in-work tax credit permanent, adding $70 a week for a total of $120.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEmployment and LaborElection New Zealand Firstminimum wageWorking for Familiesin-work tax creditcost of livingeconomic recoveryNZ First
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Labour and Greens Attack ACT's Fiscal Plan as Seymour Denies Disability Cuts
ACT says its plan cuts debt by $12.4 billion with no new taxes, while Labour's Barbara Edmonds warns of $9.5 billion in cuts and 48,000 more people out of work.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesEnergyBusinessFinancial Markets New Zealand Labour PartyBarbara EdmondsNational PartyACT Partyspending cutssuperannuationdisability supportDavid SeymourACT New ZealandFiscal PlanJobseeker SupportCarbon Tax RefundQiulae WongGreen PartyChlöe SwarbrickKiwiSaverdisabled peopleChristopher Luxonpublic service cutsNew Zealand electiongovernment debttax cuts
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Labour Pushes Cost of Living Plan as National and ACT Accuse It of Rewriting History
Labour says a typical Auckland family with two children pays $6,302 more a year under National, while National says Labour's $18 billion of unfunded promises would cost households $2,263 a year in extra tax.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyOther PartiesLabour PartyElectionGeneral PoliticsFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesTransportationEmployment and LaborEnergyEducationAgricultureHealth David SeymourACT New Zealandcost of livinginflationReserve BankKiwiSaverSimeon BrownNew Zealand National PartyNew Zealand Labour PartyOfficial Cash RateFamilyBoostNZ National PartyKieran McAnultyChristopher LuxonNational Partyelection campaignAucklandprescription chargesChris HipkinsWinston Peterspublic transport faresCost of Living Action PlanMedicardfuel taxschool lunchesFederated Farmersrural school busesGreg Andersonfarmingfuel tax freeze
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Greens Pledge Jobs Guarantee for Young New Zealanders
Green Party announces a jobs guarantee giving every 16- to 24-year-old out of work for six months a pathway into community work, citing youth unemployment three times the national rate.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyOther PartiesSocial Issues Green PartyMarama DavidsonChlöe Swarbrickjobs guaranteeyouth unemploymentJobs for Young PeopleElection
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ACT's Paul Henry Calls for Foreign Aid Cuts, Says NZ 'Can't Keep Exporting Taxpayers' Money'
ACT list candidate Paul Henry wants foreign aid cut to 2017 levels, saving about $283 million a year, and has attacked spending on climate, agriculture and gender projects overseas.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionOther PartiesClimate ChangeFederal Government ACT New ZealandPaul Henryforeign aidMFATParis Agreementtaxpayer spending
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New Zealand First Pledges to Ban Public Fireworks Sales
New Zealand First says it will campaign on banning public fireworks sales and use, tabling ready-written legislation within 100 days of the next government, while allowing approved public displays.
Politics and GovernmentOther PartiesGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement New Zealand Firstfireworks banGuy Fawkesmembers billpublic displaysACCNZ FirstElection
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ACT Launches KiwiSaver Calculator to Show Impact of 'No Tax on KiwiSaver Earnings' Plan
ACT says a 20-year-old builder would have $209,486 more in KiwiSaver by 65 under its plan to remove tax on qualifying investment earnings, and has launched a calculator for voters.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesEconomyElectionFinancial Markets ACT New ZealandKiwiSaverDavid SeymourNo Tax On KiwiSaver Earningsretirement savingsRichard Prebble
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Seventeen Parties, 530 Candidates to Contest 2026 General Election
Nominations have closed for New Zealand's 2026 General Election, with 17 registered parties and 530 candidates confirmed. Party lists and voting place locations are now available online.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesState Governments 2026 General ElectionNew Zealand Electoral Commissioncandidate nominationsparty listsregistered political partiesvote.nzNew Zealand politicsNZ Electoral CommissionElections
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ACT Pledges Fight to Keep Agriculture in Year 11 Curriculum
ACT's Andrew Hoggard says Agricultural and Horticultural Science will not remain a standalone Year 11 subject, vowing to campaign to keep it as food and fibre exports are forecast to hit $64.3 billion.
Politics and GovernmentEducationAgricultureOther PartiesEconomy ACT New ZealandAndrew HoggardAgricultural and Horticultural ScienceYear 11 curriculumErica StanfordFeilding High Schoolfood and fibre exports
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ACT Unveils Mining Policy to Cut Power Bills and Boost Regional Jobs
ACT's Simon Court announces a five-point mining policy in Greymouth, promising cheaper power, regional jobs and faster approvals while protecting high-value conservation land.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesEnergyEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and Labor ACT New ZealandSimon Courtmining policyWest Coast Minerals ForumGreymouthenergy securityEmissions Trading Scheme
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ACT's David Seymour Questions Two-Year Wait for National's Welfare Consequences
ACT Leader David Seymour says National's welfare policy moves in the right direction but is too slow, calling for drug testing and a card for essentials after four months.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesOther PartiesGeneral PoliticsEconomy David SeymourACT New Zealandwelfare reformNational Partydrug testingJobseekers
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Greenpeace Scorecards Rank Parties on Environment Ahead of 2026 NZ Election
Green Party and Te Pāti Māori score A's across five priority issues, while governing parties ACT, NZ First and National each receive an F.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionClimate ChangeOther PartiesLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace Aotearoa2026 New Zealand General Electionenvironmental policy scorecardsGreen PartyTe Pāti MāoriConservation Amendment Billvoter enrolmentGreenpeace
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Hipkins Wins Undecided Panel 49-24 in First Leaders' Debate as Luxon Refuses to Reopen Opportunity Door
The 90-minute TVNZ debate covered the economy, health, tax, race, AI, climate and foreign policy, with Luxon declining repeated chances to say whether National would talk to Opportunity if it needed the party's support to govern.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesMediaWorldMiddle East Chris HipkinsChristopher LuxonTVNZ Leaders' Debate2026 electionNew Zealand politicsMMPOpportunity Party1News Verian pollcost of livinghealth policytax policyeducation policycrimerace relationsco-governanceartificial intelligenceclimate changeforeign policyGazaPalestinian statehoodJack Tame1News Leaders' DebateNew Zealand election 2026Gaza genocideIran strikesPalestinian statecoalition politicsTe Pati MaoriGreensundecided voters
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New Poll Puts Opportunity Party Below 5% MMP Threshold as National and Labour Stay Level
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll has National on 28.5% and Labour on 28.2%, with NZ First the largest mover at 12%, while Opportunity's 4.8% is its first reading below the threshold in six recent polls.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomySocial IssuesEnvironmentMedia NZ Election 2026Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll1News-Verian pollOpportunity Party5% MMP thresholdNational PartyLabour PartyNew Zealand FirstGreensACTTe Pāti MāoriWaiarikiRawiri Waititicost of livingIpsos Issues Monitorpolling uncertaintyseat arithmeticoverhang seatsNew Zealand politicsOpinion polls5% thresholdChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsRNZ-Reid ResearchCoalition negotiationsTax policyClimate policyParis AgreementMill RoadACT PartyNZ FirstGreen Partypolling1News Verian pollRNZ Reid Research pollTe Pati MaoriMMP thresholdPoll Intelligenceelection 2026
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Seymour Blames Political 'Panic' for Falling Kiwi Dollar, Pledges No New Taxes
ACT leader David Seymour says the New Zealand dollar's slump reflects global alarm at this election's policy debate, and promises a fiscal plan with no new taxes and a higher superannuation age.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyElectionFinancial MarketsOther Parties David SeymourACT New ZealandNew Zealand dollarNew Zealand electionBryce Wilkinsonsuperannuationgovernment spending
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ACT to Scrap $33,333 Cap on Charitable Donation Tax Benefits
ACT Leader David Seymour says his party's Fiscal Plan, out Sunday, will remove the $33,333 cap on tax benefits for charitable donations, arguing generosity should be encouraged, not punished.
Politics and GovernmentHealthOther PartiesEconomyElection ACT New ZealandDavid Seymourcharitable donationstax benefits capFiscal PlanComprehensive Cancer Centrephilanthropy
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ACT Urges Parliament to Pass Protected Negotiations Bill After National Backs Small Business Policy
ACT's Laura McClure welcomes National's small business policy and calls for her Member's Bill on protected negotiations to be passed to cut employment dispute costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesNational PartyEmployment and LaborLegalEconomy ACT New ZealandLaura McCluresmall business policyprotected negotiationsemployment disputesMember's Bill
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NZ First Unveils 2026 Party List Led by Winston Peters
New Zealand First releases its 2026 General Election party list, with Rt Hon Winston Peters at number one and 50 candidates named across electorates nationwide.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesGeneral Politics New Zealand FirstWinston Peters2026 General Electionparty listShane JonesCasey CostelloNew Zealand politicsNZ First
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ACT's David Seymour Accuses Greens of Telling Successful Kiwis to Leave
ACT leader David Seymour says Marama Davidson told a Rotorua business owner "ka kite" after he warned Green policies would cost him half a million dollars in tax.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesEconomyTaxation David SeymourACT New ZealandMarama DavidsonGreen PartyNew Zealand electionChlöe SwarbrickRotorua
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Greens Announce Plan to Protect Hauraki Gulf, End Commercial Fishing Carve-Outs
Green Party unveils plan to close commercial fishing carve-outs, phase out bottom trawling and protect 30% of the Hauraki Gulf by 2030, with a Bill released today.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentOther PartiesElectionAgricultureSocial Issues Hauraki GulfGreen PartyChlöe Swarbrickbottom trawlingmarine protectioncommercial fishingTīkapa Moana