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The National Party

Luxon reacts to ACT saying PM 'styles himself as an elite'

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

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Justice

Govt reinstating Three Strikes law - here's what it means

"We are making it clear that repeat serious violent or sexual offending is not acceptable in our society."

Waitangi Tribunal

Swarbrick says Govt 'terrified of accountability' as Children's Minister refuses to front at Waitangi Tribunal

However, ACT leader David Seymour said it's not the Waitangi Tribunal's role to tell the Government how to govern.

Public Services

'Everybody is gnashing, wailing': Seymour calls for 'reality check' after job cut outcry

"The simple number of people being hired doesn't mean you get better results."

Education

Seymour defends calling Ardern authoritarian during pre-school visit

The ACT leader defended his characterisation of Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday.

Parliament

Greens 'grateful' for surprise support from ACT, NZ First as coalition parts way on Bill

National is the only party to oppose it.

Immigration

'Concerning': Swarbrick, Seymour debate immigration shake-up

"We need to stop this revolving door type of approach we have."

Coronavirus

Minister clarifies comments suggesting 'we completely blew out what the value of a life was' during COVID

She made the remarks at a recent conference.

Education

'Idiots': Deputy PM, ACT facing criticism over 'damaging' segregation comments about uni safe spaces

Opposition MPs aren't happy.

Education

Stanford disagrees with Peters' claim Auckland Uni's special area for Māori and Pasifika students is segregation

She added those spaces have existed for decades.

Education

University tight-lipped over controversial 'designated area for Māori and Pasifika students'

The ACT Party is likening it to segregation.

ACT Party

ACT pushes for 'detrimental' Easter rules to be scrapped, despite lukewarm Coalition response

The Coalition party describes the laws as "a level of state control and bureaucracy which is not required".

Sailing

'Why did you drive to work?': Seymour compares dangers of sailing through marine sanctuary to driving a car

"There are risks in every activity we do, the only safe thing we can do is to stay in bed."

Politics

Freyberg High School says no students stood down after performing haka, spitting in front of David Seymour

Students of the school spat at the ACT leader during a protest.

ACT Party

'Weren't doing a very good job': Seymour says students failed at tikanga after spitting at his feet

The Associate Education Minister was at Freyberg High School when a student spat at his feet.

Environment

Andrew Hoggard walks back environment announcement after experts call it unlawful

On Friday, he released a statement saying his comment had been misunderstood.

The Green Party

'Nonsense': Commentator slams Greens' handling of MP facing migrant exploitation allegations

"In terms of political process, this is... nonsense."

ACT Party

Students perform haka, spit in front of David Seymour during school visit

Seymour was at Freyberg High School on Thursday to talk to some of the school leaders about truancy.

Housing

Revealed: Landlord tax cuts will cost hundreds of millions more than ACT, National campaigned on

That's despite them already scaling back the promised policy.

Housing

'Totally disingenuous': Seymour, Swarbrick clash over landlord tax changes

The Government announced the reintroduction of interest deductibility on Sunday.

Politics

Swarbrick accuses Seymour of using her appearance in attacks during fiery AM interview

But David Seymour strenuously denied the accusations.

Politics

'Open to changing our mind': Seymour on coalition agreement backtrack

Interest deductibility for landlords is being restored from next month - but National's coalition agreement with ACT promised it would be backdated.

The Green Party

'Not going to cut it': Seymour's warning to Swarbrick after she wins Greens co-leadership

The ACT leader said it "won't stand up to the scrutiny of being a leader".

Money

ACT Party unleashes on Reserve Bank for hiring 'diversity adviser'

"It is inconsistent with the bank's single mandate to focus on price stability."

Media

Luxon not spoken to Seymour about comments on TVNZ reporter

But the Prime Minister acknowledges "it's a pretty unsettling time for TVNZ employees".

Media

Broadcasting Min says she will talk to Seymour over TVNZ reporter comments, ACT leader says it's 'not really her job'

He is unapologetic.

Northland

'Travesty': ACT says Kaitāia couple had property rights 'trampled on' after having to sell occupied land to council at a loss

"It reinforces the dangerous message… that a small, noisy group can illegally camp on someone else's land and be rewarded for it."

Media

'Not asking for sympathy': TVNZ hits back after Seymour blasts 'grinning' reporter, accuses journalists of 'enormous self-pity' as dozens face redundancy

David Seymour made the comments on the same day TVNZ confirmed it is planning on cutting up to 68 jobs.

Media

'Doesn't make sense': Broadcaster slams ACT's criticism of journalists reporting on Newshub's demise

The ACT press release points to the "loss of trust" in the media, but doesn't mention the lack of trust in politicians.

Education

Free school lunches bring 'huge' benefits to tamariki where provided - research

The study comes a day after ACT leader David Seymour hinted free school lunches could face major changes, or possibly the axe.