Politics in Full Sentences: ACT New Zealand

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The ACT Party’s weekly podcast for those who love free markets and free minds. Each episode covers off the week in politics and one big idea for a better tomorrow. Hosted by Ruwan Premathilaka with regular guests ACT Leader David Seymour and Deputy Leader Beth Houlbrooke. Authorised by D Smith, 27 Gillies Ave, Newmarket

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ACT’s Economic Plan for Recovery

Jun 14 2020 29 mins

Does the Government have a plan beyond borrowing to spend and hoping for a vaccine? What’s their plan to use technology to reopen the border? New Zealanders need certainty. What’s ACT’s economic plan?

Increasing Fuel Tax in Time of Crisis

Jun 08 2020 30 mins

Just as New Zealanders are getting moving again, the Government’s going ahead with increasing taxes on road users. Is it appropriate in a time of crisis, and how much will it hit hard-working Kiwis getting back to business?

ACT’s Candidates for 2020

May 24 2020 28 mins

ACT’s standing 49 talented candidates in electorates from Northland to Southland campaigning for the Party Vote this election. Who are they, what are their values, and when do they start campaigning?

Unpacking the Budget

May 18 2020 33 mins

Labour knows how to throw your tax money around and its track record shows it’ll fail to deliver on its promise to rebuild the economy. What’s in the Government’s Budget for the year and what’s ACT’s alternative solution?

Gun Buyback: A Disaster From Start to Finish

May 10 2020 32 mins

The gun "buyback" is a failure. The Auditor-General's investigation found multiple deficiencies and now COLFO are seeking damages from the Government. Given this, how useful will the gun register be?

COVID: A Road to Recovery

May 03 2020 32 mins

New Zealand needs the right economic policies for a rapid recovery. What's the Government been doing and are they about to make a big mistake?

COVID-19: SMEs and level 3

Apr 19 2020 29 mins

SMEs are unable to operate, but rents and creditors still need to be paid. Is the Government failing to understand the urgency of the situation?

COVID-19: What’s the way forward to Reopening the Economy?

Apr 06 2020 29 mins

The pain is setting in, what intelligent things should the Government of New Zealand be doing to get us out of this?

COVID-19: Your Questions to the Government

Mar 30 2020 32 mins

Parliament is shut but democracy should never be suspended. What is the Epidemic Response Committee, how will ACT offer constructive criticism, and how can you be involved?

COVID-19 Discussion: Your questions answered

Mar 23 2020 22 mins

On this week's episode of Politics in Full Sentences Max Whitehead joins David Seymour and Beth Houlbrooke from self-isolation to take your questions and provide answers on the COVID-19 situation and the government's response.