2020 elections is too important to stay silent
What we need from the current government and the opposition is to unite so that they can spend resources on visualising and implementing substantial forward-moving policies for our economy.
National’s small business policy – a package of support to back small businesses to succeed and grow our economy: Bakshi
National's small business policy, details by kiwi-Indian National’s List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi.
New rules for Alert Level 2 – Mandatory face coverings on public transport & QR code posters in businesses
We are now at alert level 2 as a nation – but for those of us in Auckland the rules are slightly different.
Paradise being squandered
The creation of new political parties like New Zealand Public Party (NZPP) and the New Conservative Party with Leighton Baker as their leader is proof of this statement. While Baker…
Labour-soft on crime and gangs
In Mt Roskill, we have had a number of gun incidents within the past three years Labour has been in government. More recently, with two gun shooting incidents within the…
A Wellbeing Approach to COVID avoids swallowing spiders to catch flies
An English Nursery Rhyme teaches kids about the folly of a single-minded pursuit of one goal. A single-minded pursuit that is ultimately damaging. The nursery rhyme tells of an old…
Say yes to the test
As Parliament wraps up ahead of this year’s election, our focus remains firmly on COVID-19. While I’m excited to be returning home to campaign in Kaipara ki Mahurangi, I know…
National’s 2020 Party List: Bakshi at 24, Parmar at 27, Beeram at 52
The opposition National Party has announced its 2020 Party List early this month, with sitting Kiwi-Indian MPs and aspiring Kiwi-Indian candidates finding the following placings.
New Zealand First selects Fiji-Indian Anne Degia-Pala as its candidate from Kelston again
In an announcement early this month, the Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters party, New Zealand First, has selected Fiji-Indian Anne Degia-Pala as its candidate from the West Auckland electorate of…
Is this the most expensive operational failure in New Zealand history?
Most Kiwis stake their lives on the operational safety of airlines. They squeeze us into metal tubes where our very lives are dependant upon the care and attention to detail…
Government introduces COVID-19 Leave Support scheme
In the past few days we have seen an extraordinary increase in testing for Covid-19. Over 100,000 people have been tested since the new outbreak began. As we work to…
After Judith Collins, Winston Peters also calls for general elections to be postponed
“Operating the election at Alert Level 2 in Auckland raises concerns about the effect on turnout. The psychology of Auckland voters, as well as the wider voting community, is highly…
With equality, dignity and inclusion: Women MPs of colour share insights on ways to promote social cohesion in Aotearoa New Zealand
In a panel discussion organised by the Khadija Leadership Network (KLN) and Pearl of the Islands Foundation in Auckland on Tuesday, three women MPs - Golriz Ghahraman of the Green…
Collins calls for election to be pushed back to late November or 2021
National Party leader Judith Collins has called on the Prime Minister to delay the election, saying it is not possible to have a free and fair vote in the circumstances.
How to do our best for our children’s tomorrow today?
ACT empowers families with choices so they can Change their Future. New Zealand needs to be wealthy to operate safely on a pandemic planet. ACT will cut taxes and red…
Keeping our communities safe – 1,800 new police
We all recognise the damage crime can do in our communities. It is not just the victim that suffers but their entire neighbourhoods are shaken by burglaries or assaults, let…
Guaranteed minimum income needed to cushion impact of growing underemployment: Green Party
With the June 2020 quarter showing underemployment increasing, the Green Party is calling for a Guaranteed Minimum Income and an increase to the abatement threshold to ensure everyone has a…
Safely operating our country on a pandemic planet
ACT empowers families with choices they can use to Change their Future. ACT will cut taxes and red tape to jump start our economic recovery. This article is about operating…
Labour’s 5-point plan to rebuild better
I’m often asked about Labour’s plan to handle the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on our economy. Part of our plan is to continue to be vigilant and work to…
Why does an economic recovery require lower taxes and less red tape?
Last week we covered why ACT stands for empowering families. “One-size-fits-all big government solutions” do not meet the needs of our diverse community, may never arrive from Wellington, and do…
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi launches his campaign
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi launched his campaign for the 2020 General Elections for the Panmure – Otahuhu Constituency. Kanwaljit is the first Indian born candidate, he has served as a list…
Launching Business Start: Judith Collins, Leader of National Party
It is great to be in Petone today to announce the next stage of National’s Plan to Get New Zealand Working. First, thank you to Chris Bishop for arranging today’s…
Jami-Lee Ross joins hands with New Zealand Public Party
Former national MP from Botany, Jami-Lee Ross merged his newly launched political party Advance New Zealand Party with another social media sensation and newly launched political party New Zealand Public…
What does ACT stand for?
ACT New Zealand has been receiving a surge in interest – with some polls estimating 5%-9% support. This is a significant grassroots movement that has built over the last 18…
Planning for every eventuality means having a strong plan in place
The Prime Minister has set out our plan in the event we have a new case of community transmission of COVID-19 in New Zealand. It’s about continuing to keep New…
