Category: other_parties
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ACT New Zealand Solicits Supporter Feedback to Shape Election Campaign
With 121 days until the election, ACT New Zealand is surveying its supporters to gather feedback on its performance, coalition delivery, and key issues, aiming to shape its upcoming campaign strategy.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionOther Parties ACT New ZealandCampaignSupporter SurveyNew Zealand PoliticsPolitical StrategyFeedbackPoliticsACT NZ
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ACT MPs Simon Court and Cameron Luxton to Host Public Meeting in Hastings
ACT MPs Simon Court and Cameron Luxton are holding a public meeting in Hastings on July 6. They invite residents to the Hawke's Bay Racing Centre to discuss important New Zealand issues, with RSVPs recommended to guarantee a seat.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther Parties Simon CourtCameron LuxtonACT New ZealandHastingsPublic MeetingPoliticsElection
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Te Pāti Māori Names Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026 Election
Te Pāti Māori has announced Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Murch brings lived experience and a commitment to whānau Māori, aiming for strong representation and kaupapa Māori solutions.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesElectionSocial Issues Lisa Marie MurchTe Pāti MāoriTe Tai Tonga2026 General ElectionMāori RepresentationPoliticsMaori
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Te Pāti Māori Slams Government's LNG Plan, Proposes Renewable Energy Future
Te Pāti Māori criticizes the government's billion-dollar LNG import plan, calling it energy dependency. Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer advocates for investing in New Zealand's renewable resources and community-led energy solutions instead.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEnergyEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriDebbie Ngarewa-PackerLiquefied Natural GasEnergy PolicyRenewable EnergyGeothermalMaoriElection
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New Zealand First Names Nicola Laboyrie as Hamilton East Candidate
New Zealand First has announced Nicola Laboyrie as its candidate for Hamilton East. With a strong background in business, farming, and local governance, Laboyrie aims to advocate for effective government and community voice in the upcoming general election.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesState GovernmentsEconomyElection New Zealand FirstNicola LaboyrieHamilton EastGeneral ElectionWaikatoRaglan Community BoardPoliticsNZ First
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NZ First Names Lee Smith as Taranaki-King Country Candidate
Lee Smith, a former dairy farmer and rural advocate, will represent New Zealand First in Taranaki-King Country, bringing over 20 years of business experience and a commitment to local democracy and regional support.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionState GovernmentsOther PartiesAgricultureEconomySocial Issues Lee SmithNew Zealand FirstTaranaki-King CountryGroundswell New ZealandRural communitiesGeneral electionLocal democracyNZ First
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Green Party Warns National's Housing Reforms Will Harm Vulnerable Tenants
The Green Party warns the National Government's public housing reforms will increase evictions and deepen poverty for vulnerable New Zealanders. They criticize 20% rent hikes and cuts to Temporary Additional Support, advocating for affordable public homes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesOther PartiesNational Party Green PartyNational GovernmentPublic HousingHousing ReformTamatha PaulRicardo Menéndez-MarchElection
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Te Pāti Māori Responds to New Te Tai Tokerau Party Formation
Te Pāti Māori acknowledges the new Te Tai Tokerau Party and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's 2026 election bid. The party confirms it will contest all seven Māori electorates, focusing on removing the current government and advancing Māori aspirations.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionOther PartiesSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTe Tai Tokerau PartyMariameno Kapa-Kingi2026 General ElectionMāori electoratesAotearoaPolitical Parties
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Media Monitor: Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports on political shifts, terror plot, and natural disasters
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is covering the fallout from the Liberal-National coalition's split, a terror plot allegedly targeting Australia Day, and a landslide in New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentOther PartiesDisastersLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAgricultureEnergyLegalEducationGeneral Weather AustraliaPoliticsTerrorismNatural DisasterAustralia DayCoalitionABC News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand businesses warned of tax crackdown
1 News is reporting that businesses in New Zealand are being urged to review their financial records as the tax department increases its focus on compliance. Also, former TV news presenter Oriini Kaipara has launched a bid to enter Parliament.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldEconomyTradeEmployment and LaborOther PartiesLaw EnforcementSocial Issues tax departmentcomplianceInland RevenueOriini KaiparaTe Pāti MāoriTāmaki MakaurauOne News NZ
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Media Monitor: Wild Weather, NZ MP Resigns, Iran's Warning, and Bezos' Wedding
1News reports severe weather in New Zealand, an MP's resignation, Iran's warning to the U.S., a rescue in Australia, a TVNZ board appointment, and Jeff Bezos's wedding.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentWorldEntertainmentAustralasiaAsiaGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsOther PartiesMediaMedia Crisis
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Media Monitor: 1News reports on death of Māori MP, drug smuggling arrests
1News reports the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, drug smuggling arrests at Auckland Airport, WWII mine disarming and NATO Secretary General comments.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWeatherGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesLegalTransportationEnvironmentPhotography Takutai Tarsh KempTe Pāti MāoriAuckland Airportdrug smugglingNATOMark RutteDonald TrumpOne News NZ
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Dr. James Lindsay to Keynote 2025 Rally
Dr. James Lindsay, author of 'Cynical Theories,' to keynote the 2025 Rally. ACT Leader David Seymour highlights the importance of free expression in challenging times.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesMedia Bias James LindsayDavid SeymourACT PartyCynical TheoriesNew DiscoursesPolitical Rally
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David Seymour Sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand
David Seymour was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, marking a significant milestone for the ACT Party, celebrating growth from one voice in Parliament to 11 MPs.
Politics and GovernmentAustralasiaMediaGeneral PoliticsOther Parties