• 04 April, 2024

    ACT stance on building materials adopted by Govt

    ACT has campaigned on slashing the red tape that restricts the use of building materials widely approved overseas, and we’re very pleased to see the Construction Minister announce legislation to move on this.

  • 04 April, 2024

    ERO report bolsters case for history curriculum revamp

    ACT has previously warned that the new ‘Aotearoa New Zealand’s Histories’ curriculum presents a flawed and divisive view of our history.

  • 03 April, 2024

    Forest & Bird’s threat against elk management an own goal

    Forest & Bird’s threatened legal action against Fiordland’s wapiti (elk) management programme would be a massive own goal for conservation.

  • 02 April, 2024

    Households and businesses empowered by ACT-driven quarterly plan

    ACT is helping people who want to make a difference in their own lives, and we’re making a difference in this Coalition Government, as evidenced by the new quarterly plan.

  • 02 April, 2024

    Coalition Government’s Quarterly Plan: Powered by ACT | Free Press

    The Coalition Government has released its latest Quarterly Plan, showing how far ACT punches above its weight.

  • 01 April, 2024

    Today's tax change eases cost pressures on rentals

    From today, if you own an investment property you can now write off 80 percent of your mortgage interest. And in a year's time, you can write off 100 percent.

  • 28 March, 2024

    ACT auditing “safe space” policies at universities and polytechnics

    Today I wrote to each New Zealand university and polytechnic to determine their commitment to an inclusive education.

  • 27 March, 2024

    David Seymour responds to BPS

    The Finance Minister today confirmed what households across New Zealand already understand: a tight economy requires tough decisions and financial compromises.

  • 27 March, 2024

    Kiwis set to be frustrated by Easter trading rules this weekend

    New Zealanders frustrated over this weekend’s restrictions on trading have my support.

  • 26 March, 2024

    Universities must respond to segregation accusations

    Blocking access to spaces based on ethnicity has an ugly past and has no future in New Zealand. Universities owe the Kiwis who pay their bills an explanation.

  • 22 March, 2024

    COVID inquiry: Last chance to have your say

    With public submissions closing at midnight on Sunday, ACT is encouraging Kiwis to share their experiences with the official inquiry into the COVID-19 response

  • 21 March, 2024

    EU trade deal breaks down barriers for prosperity

    ACT welcomes the passage of enabling legislation for New Zealand’s free trade agreement with the European Union.