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Seymour attacks 'cult of Ashley Bloomfield', Govt's 'self-congratulating complacency'

"The Government needs to have a major reset."

PM forced to 'beg people' to stop investing in houses an 'admission of failure' - ACT

"Be kind, don't invest in houses".

ACT accuses Govt of letting gangs keep guns

Police Minister Poto Williams said National and ACT voted against the Govt's law changes to tighten eligibility.

'Is this a leadership issue for you?' Police Minister's jibe at Bridges as gang debate heats up

David Seymour says debate over whether the Police Commissioner is "woke" or if gang numbers are reliable misses the point.

ACT calls for NZ Parliament to recognise Uighur atrocities in China after Canada declares 'genocide'

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta wouldn't say if the Government would put forward a motion similar to Canada's.

Police crackdown on guns held by organised crime groups and gangs

The operation is named Operation Tauwhiro.

ACT questions why more gang members getting firearms licences

McKee said that no gang member should have a firearms licence.

Ardern defends COVID response as Seymour calls for bolstered testing orders, more scrutiny

ACT leader David Seymour says border testing settings need to be bolstered again.

'The Government should be congratulated': ACT gives rare praise over vaccine date

David Seymour says confirmation of the rollout from next week is a "triumph of constructive Opposition".

'$1 billion bribe': ACT denounces Labour's sick leave increase after new short-term absence payment

"The Government cynically used COVID-19 as an excuse to implement an ideological goal."

'Government is hopeless': David Seymour's full State of the Nation speech

"We need honest conversations about the real crises that are building up under this Government."

Livestream: David Seymour delivers a State of the Nation Address

Watch the livestream here.

Govt's plan to abolish veto of Māori wards in councils is 'quasi-constitutional' - Collins

The National leader says some voters will be very upset Labour didn't campaign on making the change.

ACT opposes 'divisive' plan to end veto of Māori wards in councils, described as 'racist' by Labour

Don Brash described it as an "outrageous decision" that will "cost the Government votes".

Government debt nears $100bn but Finance Minister confident in 'strong fiscal position'

ACT leader David Seymour says it's a "serious situation".

PM encourages higher spending on cars to reduce emissions as ACT fears for less fortunate

"For tradies and large families who don't have the option to buy an expensive new EV, vehicles cost more."

'Tell the people': Seymour attacks Govt's 'reckless' delay in releasing locations visited by confirmed case

"This Government has a responsibility to treat New Zealanders as adults."

Backlash over public housing 're-announcement' prompts firm defence from Ardern

"We're not dressing this up as a new announcement."

'Shamed into action': Opposition take credit for Hipkins' confirmation of early vaccine request

"Opposition pressure to improve the timeliness of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries is working."

Other countries need COVID-19 vaccine more urgently than NZ - expert

"We should not just be suddenly rushing vaccines when we're in a very privileged position from other countries in the world."

ACT rescinds support for Chris Liddell's nomination as OECD Secretary-General after 'failure to denounce' riot at US Capitol

ACT and National previously backed him, while the Greens chose not to support his nomination.

Govt accused of being 'too relaxed' over new COVID-19 variants

Judith Collins said it's "ridiculous" the vaccine rollout hasn't been fast-tracked.

David Seymour reflects on 2020, euthanasia and free speech

ACT's leader is promising to talk about the subjects he says other politicians shy away from in 2021.

The 1-in-100 year event: Party leaders reveal how COVID-19 has shaped their view of governance

"I think 2020 will have to go down as one of our more challenging years on all sorts of fronts."

Rural communities must be prioritised in COVID-19 vaccine rollout - ACT

The Government on Thursday announced it had secured two new vaccines.

Ihumātao: Labour accused of 'empowering radicals' as Deputy PM celebrates fending off his generation's Bastion Point

"We had a situation that was on its way to being my generation's Bastion Point."

PM tight-lipped on Ihumātao deal as Collins warns against opening 'Pandora's Box'

ACT leader David Seymour says it would be Jacinda Ardern's "worst decision" as Prime Minister.

'Slap in the face of taxpayers': Collins urges Speaker to resign over $300k legal settlement

There are a couple of options for the Opposition to take.

Ardern explains trans-Tasman bubble hold-up as Seymour slams her 'can't do' attitude

"New Zealand needs to be a can-do nation that evolves and improves on its response to COVID-19."

MPs call for a vote of no confidence in Speaker over his allegation of rape

Trevor Mallard is refusing interviews after issuing an apology for making rape allegations about a parliamentary staffer.