• 10 December, 2024

    New poll: Kiwis favour referendum to resolve Treaty principles

    Of the four options presented, New Zealanders most favoured a referendum, followed by Parliament, then the Waitangi Tribunal, with the judiciary ranked last.

  • 08 December, 2024

    AT challenged to increase use of fines for fare-dodgers

    The data I received is troubling. The vast majority of fare evaders are getting away without facing any consequences, even when they are caught red-handed

  • 06 December, 2024

    Tauranga Councillors must reject undemocratic iwi reps

    Last year, New Zealanders elected parties committed to unwinding co-governance in central government. Tauranga City Councillors must heed this message

  • 04 December, 2024

    ACT welcomes Marsden Fund refocus on science, further changes needed

    In recent years, the Marsden Fund's terms of reference have seen funding prioritised for spirituality, activism and identity politics over high-quality public good research that benefits all New Zealanders

  • 03 December, 2024

    Finally, accountability for dopey transport decisions in Auckland

    Today's announcement marks a significant step towards giving Aucklanders back the control over their transport systems that they so rightfully deserve

  • 03 December, 2024

    New standards for nurses put patients’ identity ahead of need

    The role of the Nursing Council is to protect the health and safety of the public and ensure nurses are competent and fit to practise.

  • 01 December, 2024

    Same old joyless, divisive, envy-based politics from Labour

    This is the same old joyless, divisive, envy-based politics from Labour. There’s no vision or future for New Zealand in dividing the pie.

  • 01 December, 2024

    Councils told to follow Govt’s lead and ditch “progressive” procurement

    Council procurement should have one purpose: deliver quality services at the best possible value for ratepayers.

  • 27 November, 2024

    Public Health Service’s anti-McDonald’s crusade shows why cost cutting is needed

    The National Public Health Service’s decision to invest time and resources into opposing the resource consent for a McDonald’s in Wanaka shows exactly why cost-cutting measures are justified

  • 26 November, 2024

    Dr Parmjeet Parmar raises crime and fare dodging concerns with Auckland Transport

    I’ve heard directly from bus drivers, operators, and passengers who are frustrated by Auckland Transport's slow response to safety issues on public transport

  • 26 November, 2024

    A year into Government, ACT celebrates change in direction

    Last year, ACT campaigned to rein in the cost of living, deliver real consequences for crime, and end divisive policies. Kiwis who voted ACT didn’t just vote for a change of government, they voted for a change of direction.

  • 25 November, 2024

    ACT reveals Tauranga City Council spent $180,000 on a documentary

    Instead of investing in core infrastructure or easing the burden on ratepayers, the council has wasted money on a self-congratulating documentary that most people will never watch