Kiwis want to see a plan for the future
With Christmas fast approaching Kiwis are starting to think about summer, holiday plans and relaxing. Many will be feeling bitterly disappointed that they still can’t see family who have been…
National’s plan calls for vaccination targets to end lockdowns, open borders
The National Party is calling for New Zealand to first end lockdowns then reopen to the world based on two vaccination targets. The party's plan, which it says has been…
ACT’s 3.0 Covid response provides certainty
New Zealanders need this Government to provide certainty. Delta has changed the game; the lockdowns are no longer short and sharp. Overall effects of lockdowns are impacting our wellbeing, mental…
Caucus op-ed: We’ve got this, Auckland
It’s been a tough few weeks, and I know everyone here in Manurewa is looking forward to life outside of Alert Level 4. As we prepare for a potential move…
Staying vigilant against Delta
Now, more than ever, it’s important to be kind. Even if we can’t meet up, we can remember to give our friends and whānau a call, or try to arrange…
Sticking together to stamp out Delta
You’ll remember the golden rules from last year: stay home, stick to your bubble, and get tested if you have COVID symptoms. Now, with the Delta variant in the community,…
New Zealanders expect an accountable and transparent Government
The ACT Party has been consistent in calling this Government to be more open and transparent about the numbers of people who have been traced and tested, and what numbers…
Government – sorry but not sorry
Not too long ago the Prime Minister was apologising for the 1970s Dawn Raids with a number of her ministers in attendance. At the same time, the Government chose to…
Reconnecting safely with the world
The government has also changed the eligibility dates for those who have not yet had a first vaccination. If you are over 50 you are now able to book your…
New Zealand’s immigration system is broken
By turning a blind eye to this huge issue the Government is effectively forcing our skilled migrants to leave the country. At the same time it’s trying to find limited…
Why National over Labour? Judith Collins AGM Speech
"We only have a little more than two years. It's an election that National can easily win if it concentrates on issues that important to New Zealanders." Collins spoke at…
David, Brooke & Damien get their ACT on track with honest conversations
Seymour has been out and about the country with his honest conversation meetups, where last week on Saturday in Eastview Baptist Church, Botany, David with ACT deputy leader Brooke van…
Labour is inflating its state housing numbers
New Zealand is in the midst of a serious housing crisis. It’s not just first-home buyers struggling to get a foot on the ladder, but even those renting are finding…
In the bid to find a solution of housing problem
One area I have been working in is trying to improve the experience people have when they live in apartments. Apartment living and terraced housing is the most affordable option…
New Zealand economy and our immigration system – David Seymour
Many Kiwis of Indian origin who I have met in the past few weeks as part of ACT’s Honest Conversations tour feel that this Labour Government is punishing them while…
Securing our recovery
We’re past the halfway point in the year now, our second calendar year in the midst of a global pandemic. Even though life carries on with levels of normality in…
Honest Conversations with ACT New Zealand – David Seymour
As part of our engagement with communities across New Zealand ACT MPs are engaging with New Zealanders in honest conversations. We hope you will take time to attend the Auckland…
Preparing for the next phase in our vaccine roll-out
Many countries around the world are still reporting surges of new COVID cases, and it’s clear that we’re going to be living with the impact of this pandemic for some…
Labour set to control Kiwis’ speech
Increased penalties for hate speech have also been proposed, with the maximum fine to go from $7000 to $50,000, and the maximum length of imprisonment from three months to three…
A Multi-Cultural and Multi Linguistic Society-Not Welcome
Statistics New Zealand recently reported their findings which told us that a quarter of New Zealand's population could be Asian in 20 years' time. This gave statistical evidence of what…
We are better together
The role of the Opposition Party is to hold the Government to account on its promises, its ability or lack thereof to deliver on those promises, and to ask the…
Warmer winters for Kiwis this year
Around a million New Zealanders will be warmer when the Winter Energy Payment resumes this Saturday. The Government introduced this payment as part of our Families Package, to help seniors…
Health changes for betterment of Kiwis
Kia Ora Indian News readers! I’m Naisi Chen, Labour list MP based in Botany. It’s great to be able to contribute to this incredible community news outlet.
Government dumping more fuel on the housing fire
The Government has rushed out its latest attempt to intervene in the housing market, but the sad reality for Kiwis struggling to rent or buy a home is it will…
Surprise, vaccine roll out stuck in first gear!
“When vaccines hit our shores earlier than Ministers expected last month and our first vaccinations started a day ahead of Australia, there was much glee among some in the commentariat…