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Labour Can’t Be Trusted On Law And Order
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 12:55 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Labour’s new-found enthusiasm for tackling crime is like waiting for a ram raid before putting up bollards – which, sadly, is Labour’s policy for crime-hit retailers,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “New Zealand needs more police officers ... More >>
National To Boost Tourism Recovery To Help Economy
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 12:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
A National Government will create a new Great Walk, and broaden the working holiday visa, to boost the recovery of tourism and help rebuild the economy, National’s Tourism spokesperson Joseph Mooney says. “Under Labour, New Zealand is in recession, ... More >>
Labour Will Deliver Largest Police Service In History
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 11:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
300 additional Police officers, creating the best ratio of Police to population in modern history Strengthened legal protections against stalking and harassment Further crackdown on gang leaders and disruptive gang convoys Review of reparation ... More >>
National On Right Track With Road Infrastructure
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 10:02 am | New Zealand National Party
National is welcoming the findings of a new report highlighting the economic benefits of world-class road infrastructure and confirming the need for delivering key road infrastructure across the country, National’s Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown ... More >>
Government Tries To Pay NGOs To Support Reforms
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6:21 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The Government is trying to pay non-government organisations to rush work on Labour’s RMA reforms through before the election. They should save taxpayers’ money, ACT is going to scrap it and implement a property-rights based resource management ... More >>
50,000 Charges Laid In Crack Down On Gangs
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6:19 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Police Police Minister Ginny Andersen has today congratulated Police in their efforts to crack down on gangs, after laying 50,000 charges against gang members and their associates through the hugely successful Operation Cobalt. ... More >>
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins’ Bloomberg Address
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
My economic vision – the best little country in the world Good afternoon, and thank you to Bloomberg for the opportunity to provide this annual address. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the economy, and a chance to set out my priorities and ... More >>
National Put Climate Action Into Reverse Gear
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 2:05 pm | Green Party
The National Party’s plan to install EV chargers while at the same time making it harder for people to buy an EV is bizarre and ridiculous. “There is no point building new charging infrastructure if people can’t afford to buy an EV when they ... More >>
ACT Announces First Four Sectors To Get Red Tape Review
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 1:35 pm | ACT New Zealand
ACT has announced the first four sectors that will undergo a red tape review by a new Minister and Ministry of Regulation: early childhood education, health workforce, primary industries and financial services. “New Zealand is plagued by red tape ... More >>
National To Deliver 10,000 EV Chargers
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 1:33 pm | New Zealand National Party
National will supercharge electric vehicle infrastructure with a comprehensive, nationwide EV network of 10,000 public chargers to unleash the renewable transition, deliver infrastructure and rebuild the economy, National Leader Christopher Luxon ... More >>
Shanan Halbert Applauds 85 More Public Houses In Northcote
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 1:06 pm | Shanan Halbert
Shanan Halbert applauds 85 more public houses in Northcote Northcote MP Shanan Halbert has today welcomed the opening of 85 new public houses in Northcote. “It was fantastic to host Hon Megan Woods in the electorate for the opening of these new homes. “Public ... More >>
Labour Has No Economic Credibility Left
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 12:50 pm | ACT New Zealand
“No one buys Labour’s vision for the New Zealand economy after they’ve spent six years running it into the ground. The reality is that New Zealand is in real trouble. An economic recovery, and eventual economic strength for New Zealand, will ... More >>
ACT Announces First Four Sectors To Get Red Tape Review
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 11:59 am | ACT New Zealand
ACT has announced the first four sectors that will undergo a red tape review by a new Minister and Ministry of Regulation: early childhood education, health workforce, primary industries and financial services. “New Zealand is plagued by red tape ... More >>
Hipkins Sets Out Plan To Grow NZ Economy
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 11:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has set out his top five priorities for growing the economy and positioning New Zealand as a global leader in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. Labour’s economic priorities for the next term will: Grow ... More >>
Labour In Economic ‘La La Land’, Planning More Taxes
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 11:21 am | New Zealand National Party
Chris Hipkins’ comment that New Zealand’s “economic fundamentals are in good shape” lays bare the depth of Labour’s economic mismanagement and shows just how out of touch Hipkins and the Labour Party are with the lives of everyday Kiwis, ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 4:27 pm | Economic Development Science and Innovation
The Chairperson of the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee is now calling for submissions on the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The bill seeks to create the conditions for fair bargaining and negotiation between New Zealand ... More >>
Luxon Gives Another Reason Taxpayers Need ACT
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 3:27 pm | ACT New Zealand
“A fiscally responsible government will need to end wasteful policies like Fees-Free and ‘free’ school lunches rather than letting them build up like a welfare lasagne,” says ACT Leader David Seymour, responding to National’s promises to keep both of ... More >>
New Intensive Turnaround Programme Launched To Break The Cycle Of Offending
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The next phase of the Government’s response to youth crime is underway, with an intensive programme for the country’s most prolific young offenders launched today in Auckland, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis said. The programme, announced by ... More >>
ACT Will Cut Rural Regulations
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 12:53 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Dairy NZ’s View from the Cowshed 2023 survey shows that dairy farmers are suffering from an onslaught of government regulation, hammering New Zealand’s biggest export industry. ACT is committed to getting the Government back to basics and focused on ... More >>
National Will Start Second Mt Vic Tunnel In First Term
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 11:08 am | New Zealand National Party
The next National Government will start construction on a second Mt Victoria tunnel in its first term by designating it a Major Infrastructure Priority, National’s Infrastructure spokesperson Chris Bishop says. “National will rebuild the economy ... More >>
Tackling Our Productivity Crisis
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 10:30 am | ACT New Zealand
“Labour and National governments have neglected productivity to the point where former communist countries are now wealthier than us. Only ACT is serious about putting productivity at the centre of everything government does”, says ACT Leader David ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill
Monday, 4 September 2023, 7:16 pm | Environment Committee
The Environment Committee is calling for submissions on the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill. This bill seeks to contribute to the restoration of the health and mauri of the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana. It proposes to do this by ... More >>
Associate Transport Minister Can’t Deliver For His Own Electorate
Monday, 4 September 2023, 2:08 pm | New Zealand National Party
Wairarapa Labour MP Kieran McAnulty misled New Zealanders this morning when he said that he could not reverse NZTA’s speed limit reductions in Wairarapa, when NZTA was only following Labour’s instructions in reducing the speed limits in the first ... More >>
National To Deliver Faster And Fairer Disaster Recovery
Monday, 4 September 2023, 1:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
In the wake of a slower-than-expected government response to damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and recent major flooding events, National is committing to a faster and fairer recovery for regions hit by natural disasters, National Cyclone Recovery spokesperson ... More >>
Labour Gets Desperate With Dental
Monday, 4 September 2023, 12:31 pm | New Zealand National Party
The cavities are already showing in Labour’s dental announcement, with massive cost blow-outs and no track record of delivery, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says. “This morning New Zealand Dental Association president Amanda ... More >>
Hipkins Ditches ‘be Kind’ For ‘be Nasty’
Monday, 4 September 2023, 10:29 am | New Zealand National Party
Chris Hipkins has made it clear he is out of touch, out of ideas and is set to take Labour into its most negative campaign in history, National’s Campaign Chair Chris Bishop says. “The Labour-aligned Council of Trade Unions has launched nasty American-style ... More >>
Speech: Campaign Launch
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 6:06 pm | New Zealand National Party
Ka nui te mihi kia koutou. Thank you all for being here. And thank you for being in the team that’s going to change the Government and Get New Zealand back on track! It’s my pleasure to acknowledge our excellent Party President Sylvia Wood and all ... More >>
National’s Climate Pledge A Joke
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 6:05 pm | Green Party
Today’s pledge from the National Party to deliver net zero carbon by 2050 is a bad-faith, disingenuous, and empty promise. “The National Party’s faux climate pledge isn’t worth the paper it’s written on, coming just days after they promised ... More >>
Luxon Makes Personal Pledge To New Zealanders
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 6:00 pm | New Zealand National Party
National Leader Christopher Luxon is guaranteeing that a National government will achieve eight important commitments to get New Zealand back on track, if the party wins the general election next month. “Since becoming Leader of the National Party ... More >>
Chris Hipkins: Labour 2023 Campaign Launch
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi, e rau rangatira ma. Tena koutou tēnā koutou tēnā koutou katoa. Mālō e lelei Kia Orana Talofa Lava Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō Ni Ni sa bula. Namaste As-salamu alaykum Ni hao Or as we say in the Hutt, gidday ... More >>
“Free” Dental A Desperate Bribe
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:23 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Grant Robertson is attempting to recreate 2005’s election win by desperately bribing voters with ‘free’ stuff – but New Zealanders are rejecting their cynical and failed policies,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “New Zealanders know the ... More >>
Only The Green Party Will Deliver Free Dental Care For All
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:21 pm | Green Party
With more Green MPs we can build on Labour’s announcement today and make dental care free for everyone. “With a strong Green voice we can be bolder and provide free dental to everyone, paid for with a wealth tax,” says Green Party health spokesperson ... More >>
Labour Commits To Extend Free Dental Care
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 8:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Free annual check-ups, cleans, X-rays, basic fillings and extractions for nearly 800,000 under 30-year-olds Initial prioritisation of 18 – 23-year-olds, expanding to 29-year-olds from 2026 Improved free dental care for kids Increasing dental course ... More >>
Environment Committee Overwhelmingly In Favour Of Processing Plastic Waste Domestically
Friday, 1 September 2023, 3:42 pm | Environment Committee
Today, the Parliamentary Environment Committee has recommended by majority that NZ sets a deadline to phase out unlicensed plastic waste exports “to countries beyond Australia”, develop more comprehensive policies to avoid plastic waste creation, ... More >>
Ngā Iwi O Taranaki And The Crown Sign Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Deed
Friday, 1 September 2023, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Ngā Iwi o Taranaki and the Crown have signed the Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Deed named Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo, at Owae marae, Waitara today. More >>
Game Development Rebate To Strengthen Emerging Industry
Friday, 1 September 2023, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has finalised the design of the Game Development Sector Rebate scheme, following a constructive period of consultation with the sector, Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications, Ginny Andersen announced today. “We received ... More >>
Labour Spreads Disinformation On Back Of March 15. What Would Jacinda Say?
Friday, 1 September 2023, 10:21 am | ACT New Zealand
“When Chris Hipkins said he was going to ‘fight back’ I thought he would attack me and other politicians, but I never thought he’d make Trumpian attacks on truth, and especially not on the back of March 15,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “As ... More >>
Labour Makes Co-governance Stance Clear
Friday, 1 September 2023, 9:18 am | ACT New Zealand
“Willie Jackson used his final speech of the Parliamentary term to declare that ‘Māori do have a separate set of rights.’ What’s at stake this election is clear, and ACT will be equally unequivocal – all New Zealanders should have the ... More >>
Govt To Support Nelson Recovery From Weather Event
Friday, 1 September 2023, 8:52 am | New Zealand Government
Nelson homeowners severely impacted by the extreme weather event of August 2022 will be able to access Government support, including a buyout deal for their damaged homes, subject to agreement from Nelson City Council. More >>
Enforcing Fair Conditions For Supermarket Suppliers
Friday, 1 September 2023, 6:42 am | New Zealand Government
New supply code prohibits abuse of power by supermarkets over suppliers Supermarket duopoly must pay on time and treat suppliers fairly Penalties include the greater of 3% of turnover or $3 million for breaches of new code Grocery Commission to act ... More >>
Legislation To Support Fair Deals For Online News Content Heads To Parliament
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 6:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Willie Jackson Minister for Broadcasting and Media The Government is introducing a scheme to support New Zealand media companies in their bid to get fair deals from big online tech companies when their news content is shared online. “After announcing ... More >>
Mental Health Bill Pulled From The Ballot
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 4:02 pm | New Zealand National Party
A private Member’s Bill focused on mental health has been pulled from the ballot today, which will help fix a glaring oversight from this Labour Government, National’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention spokesperson Matt Doocey says. “Today ... More >>
Funding Review, Pay Parity Increase, And Changes To Home-based Funding Conditions Confirmed For Early Learning Sector
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed a raft of early learning funding changes to boost teacher pay, address systemic issues in the ECE funding model, and to support the home-based sector, Associate Education Minister Jo Luxton announced today. More >>
National Needs To Come Clean About Climate Cuts
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 1:18 pm | Green Party
The National Party needs to come clean about the impact of its plan to raid the climate budget and cancel $2 billion of investment in action to cut emissions. “National’s plan to rip billions of dollars out of climate action in a climate emergency is dangerous ... More >>
Legislation To Support Fair Deals For Online News Content Heads To Parliament
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is introducing a scheme to support New Zealand media companies in their bid to get fair deals from big online tech companies when their news content is shared online. “After announcing the Government’s intention to legislate in ... More >>
90-day Trial Periods Member's Bill Drawn
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 12:46 pm | ACT New Zealand
“My Member’s Bill drawn today to reinstate 90-day trials will reduce the risk for employers and allow them to take a chance on hiring someone,” says ACT MP James McDowall. “Young or low-skilled workers, or people who have been out of work have ... More >>
Time To Question University Affirmative Action Schemes
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 11:20 am | ACT New Zealand
“Affirmative action schemes have been running in New Zealand universities for a generation and no one seems able to prove any demonstrable benefits to disadvantaged communities. We shouldn’t accept any form of discrimination if it isn’t delivering ... More >>
MP For Northcote Welcomes Government Investment In Local Highways
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 11:10 am | Shanan Halbert
MP for Northcote Shanan Halbert has welcomed the Government’s announcement of $7.6 million for six projects as part of a dedicated fund for early preventative works to protect our state highway network from future severe weather disruption. ... More >>
Breaking The Barriers To Building And Construction
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 11:09 am | New Zealand National Party
The next National-led government will streamline building consents to cut compliance costs and allow innovative products into the country to make building materials more affordable, National’s Building and Construction spokesperson Andrew Bayly and ... More >>
Less Waste, More Ambition Needed On Tax
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 10:53 am | ACT New Zealand
“New Zealand cannot return to economic health with Labour levels of government waste staying in place. An economic recovery, and eventual economic strength for New Zealand, will require real change,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Nothing ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Crimes (Theft By Employer) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 10:51 am | The Education and Workforce Committee
The Chair of the Education and Workforce Committee is calling for submissions on the Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill. This bill would amend the Crimes Act 1961 to specify that not paying an employee their wages is theft. Make a submission ... More >>
National’s Housing Tax Collapsing Fast
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Misleading assumptions undermine the plans credibility International treaties likely make plan impossible Results in tiny pool of potential overseas buyers The centrepiece of National’s tax increases that’s been booked to pay for half their tax cuts ... More >>
Kelvin Davis Says ‘Not My Problem’
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 3:54 pm | ACT New Zealand
“Children’s Minister Kelvin Davis has no timeline for when the Oranga Tamariki review into the organisation’s youth justice facilities will be completed, and he can’t even be bothered asking,” says ACT’s Children’s spokesperson Karen ... More >>
National’s Plan Does Not Add Up And Will Make Life Harder For Kiwis
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Voodoo costings for new taxes mean more holes in National’s fiscal plan Billions of dollars of cuts to public services Hanging first home buyers out to dry by getting rid of foreign buyer ban An end to climate action Cutting 20-hours free ECE for 2-year-olds ... More >>
ACT Sees Red With National's Tax Policy
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:38 pm | ACT New Zealand
“National’s tax policy confirms there won't be any real change without ACT. Their tax cuts promise about half as much as Labour’s Michael Cullen promised 15 years ago, this policy could easily have been announced by Labour,” says ACT Leader ... More >>
Crumbs From The Property Speculator’s Table
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:25 pm | Green Party
High-income property speculators will be the biggest winners from a National Party tax plan that will send house prices and rents through the roof, and turbo-charge inequality. People on low and middle incomes will be much better off under the Green ... More >>
Improving 111 Responses For People In Mental Distress
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has today announced its commitment to roll out a national multi-agency approach to better respond to 111 calls for people experiencing mental distress. More >>
National Adopts ACT’s Carbon Tax Refund
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:14 pm | ACT New Zealand
“The next ACT/National Government will implement ACT’s policy of a Carbon Tax Refund for all Kiwis,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ACT first proposed this policy in our 2022 alternative budget as a practical way to return carbon tax revenue ... More >>
Next Steps Taken To Protect Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government moved to protect the Hauraki Gulf for future generations today with the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passing its first reading, Conservation Minister Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Landlords And Tenants Need Tax Relief Now, Not In 2026
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 11:49 am | ACT New Zealand
“National’s proposal to restore interest deductibility for landlords is welcome, but it can and should be done immediately, not be phased in over three years,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Under ACT’s fully costed Alternative Budget, ... More >>
