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ACT's Paul Henry Calls for Foreign Aid Cuts, Says NZ 'Can't Keep Exporting Taxpayers' Money'

11 Oct 2026 10:11 a.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

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.

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