ACT
Should only people who can afford children have them?
The ACT Party's new deputy leader Beth Houlbrooke says parents who cannot afford to have children should not be having them. She says giving handouts increases dependency and says to really address… Audio
ACT undergoes face-lift ahead of election
A new look for a new direction - the ACT party has undergone a face-lift ahead of this year's election campaign, unveiling a younger, more diverse line up. More than half of the top 10 are standing… Audio
Police Minister to announce security fund for dairy owner
ACT leader David Seymour claims the government nicked his idea and have done a pathetic take of it so far. He says it's disappointing and a cynical, vote-buying policy which won't improve the… Audio
Seymour & Shaw don't own their own home - but most other MPs do
Two MPs and party leaders who don't own homes, James Shaw from the Greens and David Seymour from Act lay the blame for the difficulty of home owning at the feet of those who have more than one home… Audio
ACT: National must cut taxes before, not after, the election
Another take on taxes, this time from the ACT Party leader David Seymour. "I'm saying cut taxes and cut them early. Because frankly the National Party have promised nine out of the last two tax cuts… Audio
Act wants superannuation age confirmed in May budget
Act's David Seymour wants Bill English to opt for a graduated approach to raising the age of entitlement for superannuation to 67 by 2032 in this May's budget, rather than wait for the general… Audio
Act hits out at National's 'socialist streak'
The Government's coalition partner Act says the John Key led National Government is no longer hiding its socialist streak - it's bragging about it. Audio
Labour talks housing after hijacking bill
A legislative blunder has allowed Labour to "talk at length, non-stop" about its housing policies.
ACT party wants refugees to sign a NZ 'values statement'
The ACT party wants refugees coming to New Zealand to have to sign up to New Zealand values before they're allowed into the country. The Government has said it will increase New Zealand's refugee… Audio
ACT calls for sale of Landcorp farms
The Act Party wants farms run by government agency Landcorp to be sold and the money used to establish native wildlife sanctuaries throughout the country.
Underperforming charter schools rewarded - Labour
About $60,000 worth of bonuses were paid last year to three charter schools, even though they failed to meet their performance objectives, the Labour Party says.
David Seymour turns down portfolios
What's behind Act leader David Seymour's decision to turn down Ministerial portfolios? Audio
Meet the Newsmaker: David Seymour
The ACT Party leader on why he's supporting Red Peak, his controversial comment on depression and what he really meant about the French coq. Audio
Unions slam call for more charter schools
Teachers unions are outraged the Government is setting up more charter schools at the expense of state schools.
ACT rejects bid to have Maurice Williamson join
The ACT Party says it has rejected an approach from its former leader, Don Brash, to have the National Party MP Maurice Williamson join the party. Audio
