Tag: act_new_zealand
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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 New Zealand Launches 2026 Campaign with New Deputy Leader and Major Policy Push
ACT New Zealand kicked off its 2026 campaign, appointing Nicole McKee as Deputy Leader and unveiling policies on welfare reform, smaller government, and empowering security guards, alongside recent deregulation efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionLegalEmployment and Labor ACT New ZealandNicole McKeeDavid SeymourWelfare ReformGovernment EfficiencySecurity GuardsDeregulationPolitics
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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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ACT Unveils Free Speech Policy, Hails Fisheries Bill Shelving, and Boosts Pharmacy Funding
ACT New Zealand introduces a free speech policy for regulators and welcomes the shelving of a controversial fisheries bill. The party also secured pharmacy funding and will announce a new Deputy Leader at its June 28 rally.
Politics and GovernmentHealth ACT New ZealandFisheries Amendment BillProfessional RegulatorsFree SpeechCommunity PharmaciesHealthcare FundingPolitical RallyPoliticsElection
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ACT Secures Local Democracy Win, Pushes for Affordable School Uniforms
ACT New Zealand celebrates a win for local democracy, with the government adopting its bill to remove unelected votes from council committees. The party also proposes capping branded school uniform items and simplifying AML identity checks.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyBankingEducationSocial Issues ACT New ZealandLocal GovernmentSchool UniformsAnti-Money LaunderingChild WelfareDemocracyPoliticsElection
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ACT Highlights Budget Influence and Announces First 2026 Election Candidates
ACT New Zealand details its impact on Budget 2026, including fiscal discipline, housing incentives, and education reforms. The party also unveiled its initial 2026 election candidates, emphasizing a focus on common sense and freedom.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEducationEconomyReal EstateLaw EnforcementElectionLabour PartyNational Party ACT New ZealandBudget 2026Housing PolicyEducation ReformFiscal Discipline2026 ElectionNew Zealand PoliticsPolitics
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ACT New Zealand Hails Budget 2026 as Fiscal Discipline Returns
ACT New Zealand credits Budget 2026 for an earlier return to surplus, highlighting $2 billion in public service savings, increased health and education funding, and the scrapping of the "Fees Free" policy as evidence of their influence in government.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationLegalElectionSocial Issues ACT New ZealandBudget 2026Fiscal PolicyPublic ServiceHealthcareNew Zealand PoliticsPoliticsACT NZ
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ACT New Zealand Details Policy Advancements on Public Service, Vaccine Access, and Regulatory Reform
ACT New Zealand details policy advancements, including expanded vaccine access, a public service overhaul aiming for $2.4 billion in savings, and the Ministry for Regulation's findings on 267 regulatory entities.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyEconomyMedical ScienceSocial Issues ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourPharmacPublic ServiceMinistry for RegulationVaccine AccessGovernment PolicyPoliticsElection
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ACT Welcomes Budget 2026 Social Housing Reforms
ACT New Zealand praises Budget 2026 social housing changes, introducing 30% minimum rent contribution and defined tenancies. Reforms aim for fairness, redirecting savings to private renters and improving safety, while reducing waitlists and Kāinga Ora debt.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesReal Estate ACT New ZealandBudget 2026Social HousingRent ContributionTenancy ReformsAccommodation SupplementKāinga OraPoliticsElection
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ACT Praises Government's Public Service Overhaul for Efficiency and Savings
ACT Leader David Seymour praises government's plan to cap bureaucrats, delete departments, and save $2.4 billion, aiming for a smaller, more efficient public service. This aligns with ACT's long-held positions on fiscal discipline and reducing Wellington bloat.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and Labor ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourPublic ServiceGovernment SpendingBureaucracyFiscal PolicyPoliticsElection
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ACT Unveils Immigration Overhaul and Criticizes Government Spending
ACT proposes stricter immigration rules, criticizes government infrastructure spending, and outlines policy positions on education, fisheries, and aviation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw Enforcement ImmigrationACT PartyInfrastructureEducation PolicyFisheriesRegulationACT New ZealandElection
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ACT Touts New Candidate and Youth Investment Plan
ACT confirms James Christmas as Tāmaki candidate and proposes a $500 investment account for fifth-formers to boost financial literacy, while also supporting the Remembrance Army's work.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducation ACT PartyTāmaki ElectorateJames ChristmasDavid SeymourFinancial LiteracyInvestment EducationRemembrance ArmyACT New ZealandElection