Press Releases

“In an extraordinary interview on Newshub Nation this morning, Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt has demonstrated exactly why the Commission should be abolished,” says ACT Leader David Seymour....

“Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has breached the Human Rights Act by racially profiling Members of Parliament,” says ACT Leader David Seymour....

“Overseas New Zealanders are rightly confused and dismayed that Tourism New Zealand is advertising New Zealand as a holiday destination overseas when the border is closed,” says ACT’s Tourism spokesperson Dr James McDowall....

“Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has given the middle finger to victims of serious and violent offending by not even bothering to consult them about repealing Three Strikes,” says ACT’s Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee....

“While Kiwi battlers are tightening their belts in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, Grant Robertson has raked in an extra $2.68 billion in tax revenue off the back of record inflation,” says ACT Leader David Seymour....

“News of new COVID-19 community cases show New Zealand is a sitting duck, hoping for luck. The Government should have been hardening our defences with better contact tracing, testing, and vaccination over the past year," says ACT Leader David Seymour...

“Instead of creating the conditions for wealth, Labour is once again finding new ways to take it,” says ACT Leader David Seymour....

“Super Saturday was a fun but desperate event. Now it’s over, the Government needs to say what’s next,” says ACT Leader David Seymour....

“The cost of living for New Zealand families is through the roof. Rents are up, mortgage rates are on the rise, the cost of food is up, petrol is up - but wages aren’t keeping up. It’s time Kiwi battlers...

“A report this morning that all PHARMAC staff, rather than clinical experts or those with patient experience are making decisions about life savings medicines is astounding," says ACT’s Health spokesperson Brooke van Velden....

“Even a record fall in GDP hasn’t been enough to wake Labour up to the concerns of small businesses,” says ACT’s Associate Small Business spokesperson Toni Severin....

"There is no rhyme nor reason for spending an additional day at Alert Level 3 in Auckland, but the cost is estimated at $45 million," according to ACT Leader David Seymour...