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07 February, 2024
Information campaign launched to support Treaty Principles Bill
ACT is launching an information campaign to support the Treaty Principles Bill, starting with an info hub at www.treaty.nz.
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01 February, 2024
Maiden Speech: Laura Trask
I rise today with gratitude and humility to address this assembly for the first time. As I stand here, I am mindful of the rich history and responsibility that comes with being a representative of the people.
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01 February, 2024
Maiden Speech: Todd Stephenson
The election has delivered an extremely talented team of ACT MPs with different backgrounds, experiences, skills, strengths, and approaches.
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01 February, 2024
Maiden Speech: Cameron Luxton
There’s a value which you will hear frequently in this address because I feel it deeply; it’s gratitude.
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01 February, 2024
Maiden Speech: Hon Andrew Hoggard
Over the years there have been several maiden speeches that have inspired people or moved them to tears, this probably won’t be one of them, but with luck, you may get a few laughs.
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28 January, 2024
David Seymour: State of the Nation 2024
Today I’d like to talk about the state of our nation, as our new government establishes itself at the start of 2024. It’s a story about the challenges outside our borders, how we can prepare inside them, and the role ACT plays in making sure we do.
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26 January, 2024
ACT welcomes scuttling of council votes at 16
ACT Local Government spokesman Cameron Luxton is welcoming confirmation the Government will not proceed with Labour's push to lower the voting age to 16 for local elections
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26 January, 2024
Democracy, not dictatorship, needed for Tauranga plan
ACT is joining calls to rein in Tauranga City Council’s unelected Commissioners as they consider committing ratepayers to a 10-year budget.
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26 January, 2024
Exploitation of benefit system will result in sanctions
Healthy people claiming employment benefits long-term will soon find it tougher to evade work
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17 January, 2024
Bill lodged to finally deal to Easter Trading silliness
If my bill is drawn from the ballot, there’s a good chance that Parliament will finally overhaul our antiquated Easter trading laws
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16 January, 2024
ACT responds to Independent Electoral Review
The Independent Electoral Review’s endorsement of ACT’s plan for a referendum on the Parliamentary term is a bright spot amid a list of otherwise dopey ideas
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13 January, 2024
Health system steps closer to delivery on need, not race
The imminent abolition of the Māori Health Authority will bring the health system closer to ACT’s ideal of services delivered based on New Zealanders’ needs, not racial identity