Tag: act
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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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Federated Farmers Calls for 10 National Farming Standards
Federated Farmers urges political parties to back 10 national farming standards after ACT announces policy, saying consistent rules would cut red tape and the cost of food.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureElectionEnvironmentOther Parties Federated FarmersACTAndrew HoggardColin Hurstnational farming standardsNew Zealand agriculturefreshwater limitsfarming
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POLITICAL PULSE: What Party Leaders Are Saying on Social Media (5pm, 20 September 2026)
Seymour turns on coalition partners over supermarket policy as Hipkins renews food-price promise
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesMedia David SeymourACTChris HipkinsLabourQiulae WongOpportunity Partysupermarket policygrocery pricesfood pricesNew Zealand FirstNationalPolitical PulseNewswire.nzsocial mediacoalitionWinston PetersChristopher Luxon
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POLITICAL PULSE: What Party Leaders Are Saying on Social Media (10am, 20 September 2026)
Hipkins takes on supermarkets over grocery prices, Davidson pushes commercial rent reform, Wong sets conservation bottom lines
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesElection Chris HipkinsMarama DavidsonQiulae WongDavid SeymourRawiri WaititiLabour PartyGreen PartyOpportunity PartyACTTe Pāti Māorigrocery pricescommercial leasesConservation Amendment BillTe TiritiPolitical PulseNew Zealand politicsWinston PetersChristopher Luxon
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ACT MPs Simon Court and Cameron Luxton to Host Public Meeting in Hastings
ACT Party MPs Simon Court and Cameron Luxton will hold a public meeting in Hastings on July 6. They aim to discuss government work, including cutting red tape and improving healthcare, while seeking direct feedback from residents on their priorities.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalEconomy ACT PartySimon CourtCameron LuxtonHastingsPublic MeetingNew Zealand PoliticsGovernmentACT
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Federated Farmers Backs ACT's Split-Gas Emissions Approach
Federated Farmers welcomes ACT's plan for a split-gas approach to New Zealand's Paris Agreement targets and domestic emissions budgets, arguing the current all-gas reduction target is costly and unrealistic for farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgriculture Federated FarmersACTSplit-Gas ApproachParis AgreementEmissionsMethanefarmingelection
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Federated Farmers Endorses ACT's Rural Workforce Visa to Tackle Farm Labor Shortages
Federated Farmers backs ACT's Rural Workforce Visa proposal, aiming to attract migrant workers and ease farm labor shortages by offering a clear residency pathway. The group seeks clarification on visa terms while opposing a separate seasonal visa levy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEconomyAgricultureCanadaAustralia Federated FarmersACTRural Workforce Visaimmigrationlabor shortagesfarmingelection
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ACT Celebrates Achievements in Local Government, Education, and Small Business
ACT highlights its recent accomplishments, including Māori ward referendums, support for student choice at Auckland University, the opening of new charter schools, and reduced red tape for home bakers.
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues ACTMāori wardsAuckland UniversityCharter schoolsRed tapeLocal Government
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ACT Addresses Earthquake Regulations, Co-Governance, and University Courses
ACT addresses earthquake regulations, co-governance in Far North, zombie laws enforced by councils, and compulsory courses at Auckland University, advocating for practical solutions and fiscal responsibility.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyEducationEnvironmentState GovernmentsLocal ACTEarthquake RegulationsCo-GovernanceFar North District CouncilAuckland UniversityZombie LawsDavid SeymourACT Party NZ
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ACT Calls Out Media, Defends Teacher Pay Stance, and Criticizes Council Actions
ACT criticizes media bias, defends teacher pay limits, and challenges council decisions on coastal access and international policy, advocating for local focus and unfiltered communication.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia Bias ACTMedia GatekeepersTeacher PaySouth Wairarapa District CouncilWellington City CouncilKaren ChhourNicole McKeeACT Party NZ
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ACT Accuses Ardern and Others of Avoiding COVID Inquiry
ACT criticizes Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Grant Robertson and Ayesha Verrall for allegedly avoiding the COVID Inquiry, also accusing Watercare of prioritizing race quotas over essential infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues ACTJacinda ArdernCOVID InquiryWatercareFuel TaxLocal GovernmentACT Party NZ
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ACT Meeting to Be Held at Napier War Memorial Centre
Laura McClure, ACT List MP, is hosting a public meeting at the Napier War Memorial Centre, inviting attendees to discuss the party's progress and ask questions.
Politics and GovernmentAustralasia ACTLaura McClureNapier War Memorial CentreNapierPolitical EventC PurvesNewmarket
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ACT Criticizes Red Tape After Christchurch Housing Project Cancelled
ACT criticizes red tape for hindering progress, citing a cancelled housing development in Christchurch. The party advocates for regulatory reforms to streamline processes and reduce burdens on businesses and families.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsLawSocial Issues ACTChristchurchhousing developmentred tapeRegulatory Standards BillCOVID-19 Royal CommissionNicole McKeeACT Party NZ
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David Seymour Calls for Support for Regulatory Standards Bill
David Seymour is urging public support for the Regulatory Standards Bill, aimed at cutting red tape and improving law-making, amid opposition claims it undermines the Treaty of Waitangi.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw David SeymourACTRegulatory Standards Billred tapeTe Pāti MāoriTreaty of Waitangilaw-making
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ACT Claims Success in Cutting Red Tape, Reforming Benefits, and Lowering Interest Rates
ACT celebrates the reduction of red tape for barbers, reforms to the benefit system, and a cut in the Official Cash Rate, alongside raising funds for breast cancer research.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEconomyState GovernmentsSocial Issues ACTred tapebarbersbenefit systemOfficial Cash RateBreast Cancer Foundationfiscal disciplineACT Party NZ
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ACT Rally to be Held in Auckland Featuring David Seymour
ACT is holding a rally in Auckland on July 13, 2025, featuring David Seymour. Early-bird tickets are available for $25 until Sunday night. The ACT Team accuses the Left of spreading misinformation.
Politics and GovernmentPolitical Parties ACTAucklandDavid SeymourRallyPoliticsPolitical Rally
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ACT Claims Victory on Budget Savings, Regulatory Reform, and School Funding
ACT celebrates its influence on Budget 2025, highlighting savings, increased funding for defense and education, and regulatory reforms. The party also touts fairer funding for independent schools and a social media inquiry.
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingLaw Enforcement ACTBudget 2025Regulatory Standards BillDavid SeymourEducation FundingSocial Media Inquiry
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Budget 2025 Prioritizes Savings for Investment and Growth, Says ACT Leader
ACT Leader David Seymour announces Budget 2025 focuses on saving to invest in essential services and support economic growth, with key reforms in regulation and pay equity.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyFederal Government Budget 2025David SeymourACTRegulatory Standards BillBrooke van VeldenEconomic GrowthGovernment
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Inquiry into Social Media Harm Welcomed by ACT, Caution Urged on Blanket Ban
ACT welcomes inquiry into social media harms on youth, proposed by Dr. Parmjeet Parmar. Concerns raised about blanket ban for under 16s, citing workability and potential unintended consequences.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMediaEducationAustralasiaComputers and Internet ACTParmjeet ParmarParliamentSelect Committee inquirysocial mediayouth
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Budget 2025 Prioritizes Economic Growth, Says ACT Leader
ACT Leader David Seymour praises Budget 2025 for prioritizing economic growth through savings, investment, and reduced red tape, contrasting it with alternative spending plans.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEconomyEducationLegal Budget 2025David SeymourACTEconomic GrowthGovernment SpendingKiwiSaverHealthcare