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Benefit exploitation just got a lot harder
Source: “As of today, it’s a going to be a lot harder to exploit the benefit system,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Today marks the launch of new benefit sanctions,...
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Federated Farmers – SOS call: Save Our Sheep
Source: Federated Farmers OPINION: By Toby Williams, Federated Farmers meat & wool chair From the golden age of wool to lamb roasts at Sunday dinner, sheep farming has sat at the heart...
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PSA supports peoples’ select committee on undemocratic pay equity changes
Source: PSA The PSA welcomes the launch today of a People’s select committee to hear the views of women, pay equity experts and other New Zealanders on the Government’s rushed changes...
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Advocacy – Former MPs announce People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity
Source: CTU A group of 10 former women MPs from across the political spectrum announced today that they have a formed the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity to examine...
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Granny flats bill passes first reading
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) The Bill, which is expected to be passed by the end of the year, will exempt granny flats of up to...
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Increased transparency for Government accounts
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is amending the Public Finance Act to prevent future governments concealing the extent of fiscal risks in government accounts, Finance...
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New sanctions drive benefit accountability
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets From today, beneficiaries failing to meet the obligations they agreed to can expect two new measures to encourage people off welfare and...
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Africa – Tanzania’s New Foreign Policy Reaffirms Pan-African Leadership and Vision for Intra-African Cooperation
SOURCE: Tanzania Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation To strengthen implementation, President Samia called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation to engage retired diplomats...
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Government Sacrificing Hapū, Iwi Tiriti rights for Offshore Profits
Source: Te Pāti Māori is demanding to know how the government can justify fast tracking a replica of a seabed mining application that was already rejected by the supreme court...
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KiwiSaver changes to bolster next generation
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Changes to KiwiSaver in Budget 2025 mean young people today will retire with more savings and more financial security, Finance Minister Nicola...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Thursday, 22 May 2025 (continued on Saturday, 24 May 2025) – Volume 784 – 001486
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Social Assistance Legislation (Accommodation Supplement and Income-related Rent) Amendment Bill — In Committee—Clauses 1 and 2 – 001485
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand...
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Parliament Hansard Report – Point of Order – 001484
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities POINTS OF ORDER Recall of the Speaker—Closure Motions and Party Votes Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Labour): Point of order. I apologise...
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David Seymour: Budget Day Speech 2025
Source: Mr Speaker, Intro I rise on behalf of the ACT Party in support of this Budget. Let’s start with some simple truths about all Government Budgets. When the Government...
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ACT welcomes authorisation for inquiry into social media harm, urges caution on blanket ban
Source: “ACT welcomes Parliament’s decision to authorise a Select Committee inquiry into the harms of social media on young people, as we proposed,” says ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar. Dr...
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Budget 2025 saves to invest in what matters
Source: “ACT has ensured Budget 2025 saves money to invest in essential services and support economic growth,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “ACT would support leaner spending still, but our influence...
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An unexpected ACT Party Achievement
Source: The Haps It’s all on. On Tuesday Parliament will see a lengthy debate on the Privilege Committee’s report into Te Pāti Māori’s haka hijinks, with the Committee recommending one...
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ACT welcomes urgent care boost made possible by savings across Government
Source: Responding to the Health Minister’s announcement of a Budget boost to after-hours healthcare, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “This is what we can achieve when we prioritise spending. Kiwis...
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Auckland’s Northern Gateway Toll Road to go to 110 km/h
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets A new 110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 (SH1) for the Northern Gateway Toll Road, from north of Orewa to south...
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Hong Kong and Middle East: Partnering for Success
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 May 2025 – Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, hailed as a...
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HKSTP and Global Leader Würth Elektronik Launch the First New Engineering Service Programme
Source: Media Outreach A Strategic Partnership Accelerate New Industralisation and Microelectronics Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 May 2025 – Hong Kong’s advanced manufacturing and microelectronics...
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Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, promotes Thai film industry through Thai Night 2025 at Cannes Film Festival, France.
Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 May 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully organized Thai Night 2025, an...
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Budget 2025 – Principals describe Budget as Bitter Sweet
Source: NZ Principals Federation Principals say the boost to Learning Support from Budget 2025 is the most substantial in years, even though there is a cost through other valuable resources. “For...
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NZ and Australia: navigating turbulent times together
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New Zealand and Australia are redoubling our efforts to navigate an increasingly challenging strategic environment together, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “It’s...
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Legislation – Regulatory Standards Bill inflicts ACT’s far-right principles on Aotearoa – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace The Government is facing backlash over David Seymour’s controversial Regulatory Standards Bill which passed its first reading today, under the shadow of the Budget. “After the uproar over the...
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Building consent exemption for granny flats a step closer
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New Zealanders are a step closer to being able to build a granny flat of up to 70 square metres in their...
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Regulatory Standards Bill passes first reading
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Regulation Minister David Seymour welcomes the passing of a Bill for transparent and principled lawmaking, with the Regulatory Standards Bill passing its...