Press Releases

ACT is welcoming the Social Development Minister’s move to set out stronger expectations for the use of benefit sanctions.

The Court of Appeal’s ruling against the Defence Force’s vaccination mandate demonstrates the need to open up the independent Covid inquiry.

ACT has long argued the rule requiring company directors to share their home address is unjustified and creates risks of harassment and even physical danger.

Prisoners will have a better chance of reintegrating into society and building a better life as a result of my Member’s Bill which was drawn today.

The Retirement Commission’s political campaigning on the Super age undermines its aim of improving financial futures for New Zealanders.

The announcement of legislation to repeal Three Waters is symbolic of a broader change in direction, away from the centralising instincts of Labour and back toward empowering local communities.

Sharon Zollner is Chief Economist at New Zealand’s largest bank. Like most Chief Economists, she assembles formidable amounts of data into a cogent narrative, so when she says interest rates are going up, it’s wise to consider she might be right, at the very least.

ACT is launching an information campaign to support the Treaty Principles Bill, starting with an info hub at www.treaty.nz.

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.

There’s a value which you will hear frequently in this address because I feel it deeply; it’s gratitude.

The election has delivered an extremely talented team of ACT MPs with different backgrounds, experiences, skills, strengths, and approaches.

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.