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ACT Local has today released its free speech policy for candidates in this year’s local body elections, setting out a clear commitment to defending freedom of expression in local government.

ACT is campaigning to stop unelected appointees from holding voting rights on local council committees.

“Today, voting papers begin to arrive for the local body elections – and, crucially, voters finally have the chance to ditch divisive Māori wards,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.

Plan Change 1 is a disaster for Waikato.

ACT’s Immigration spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar has welcomed the announcement of the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill, saying it restores integrity to the immigration system.

“The suspension of the UN’s Net Zero Banking Alliance is a victory for Kiwi farmers and exporters who’ve been unfairly targeted by woke banking practices,” says ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron.