Tag: simon_court
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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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New Zealand's Planning Act and Natural Environment Act Receive Royal Assent
New Zealand's Planning Act and Natural Environment Act become law, replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 and beginning a transition to a new planning system.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentLegalReal EstateEnergy Planning ActNatural Environment ActResource Management ActChris BishopSimon CourtRMA ReformNew Zealand Government
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RMA 'Goneburger': ACT Celebrates Passage of Planning and Natural Environment Bills
ACT Leader David Seymour welcomes new planning laws replacing the 35-year-old Resource Management Act, saying the system is now built on property rights and could add $3.1b a year to GDP.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesGeneral PoliticsCongressReal EstateEnvironmentEconomy ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourResource Management ActPlanning BillNatural Environment BillSimon Courtproperty rights
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RMA era ends as new planning system passes Parliament
New Zealand's Resource Management Act is replaced after 35 years as the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill pass their third reading, promising faster consents and major economic gains.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalReal EstateClimate Change Resource Management ActChris BishopSimon CourtRMA reformNew Zealand ParliamentPlanning BillNatural Environment BillNew Zealand Government
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ACT Unveils Energy Policy to Open Electricity Networks to Competition
ACT's Simon Court says the party would let households sell surplus power, allow private transmission investment and make lines companies prove value before adding costs to bills.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyOther PartiesEnvironment ACT New ZealandSimon Courtelectricity marketenergy policytransmission investmentpower prices
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ACT Slams Te Pāti Māori's $1b Energy Fund as 'Bill for the Next Generation'
ACT's Simon Court says Te Pāti Māori's $1 billion energy fund has no identified savings, meaning more borrowing, while net core Crown debt sits at $192 billion.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesEnergyEconomyElection ACT New ZealandTe Pāti MāoriSimon Courtenergy fundnet core Crown debtNew Zealand Governmentgovernment spending
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Green Party Alleges Systemic Lobbying Through Private Ministerial Emails
The Green Party reveals private email use by lobbyists in ministerial offices, including the Prime Minister's and Simon Court's, suggesting a systemic issue. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick calls for stronger rules and transparency to protect democracy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsLegalEconomy Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickLobbyingTransparencyNew Zealand GovernmentOfficial Information ActSimon CourtElection
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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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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