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ACT New Zealand Party

Type: Organization

Name: ACT New Zealand Party (ACT (New Zealand))

Nationality: New Zealand

Web Address: http://www.act.org.nz

Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet for ACT (New Zealand)

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

JK most trustes, Harawira not so much

Sir John Kirwan has topped the Reader's Digest Most Trusted list.Victoria Cross winner Willie Apiata has come in at second place, ahead of last year's winner Richie McCaw.Kiwi sports heroes make up nearly half of the top 20 most trusted New Zealanders, ... [Published Newstalk ZB - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Hone Harawira, Gerry Brownlee, Sarah Ulmer, Willie Apiata, Peter Snell

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Sir John climbs trust ranks, Judy hangs on

It's the usual suspects in the top ranks of New Zealand's most trusted people, with current and former All Blacks, celebrity chefs and Judy Bailey being voted the most likely you'd lend your wallet to.Auckland Blues coach and depression awareness advocate ... [Published MSN New Zealand - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Judy Bailey, Hone Harawira, Brian Tamaki, ACT New Zealand Party, John Kirwan

First reported Jun 09 2013 - Updated Jun 09 2013 - 1 reports

'Nothing to be afraid of' in Treaty

Deborah Coddington is a journalist,a former Act New Zealand politicianand a member of the ConstitutionalReview Panel seeking public feedback on how the country should be ruled in future.The former Waipukurau woman, who now lives in Martinborough, talks ... [Published Hawkes Bay Today - Jun 09 2013]

Entities: Deborah Coddington, Waipukurau (New Zealand), Memory, Martinborough (New Zealand), ACT New Zealand Party

First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 06 2013 - 1 reports

ACT New Zealand Party

NZ to have public funded private schools

ASHLEY HALL: From next year the New Zealand government will allow controversial charter schools to operate throughout the country.If you haven't heard of them, they're private schools funded by the taxpayer which can set their own curriculum and hours ... [Published ABC Online - Jun 06 2013]

Entities: Philip Harding, John Banks, ACT New Zealand Party

First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

Charter school operators in waiting game

Providers to operate the country's first charter schools will be chosen within weeks, but opponents are warning of a step backwards for public education.Legislation to establish the controversial publicly-funded, privately-run schools passed its final ... [Published MSN New Zealand - Jun 04 2013]

Entities: John Banks, Christchurch (New Zealand), Judith Nowotarski, ACT New Zealand Party

First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 04 2013 - 1 reports

The Māori Party

Charter schools get the green light

Charter schools will go ahead after the Education Amendment Bill was passed in parliament, despite fierce opposition.Against objections from Labour, the Greens and NZ First the bill passed its third reading by 62 votes to 57 on Tuesday night.The controversial ... [Published MSN New Zealand - Jun 04 2013]

Entities: The Māori Party, Education, Chris Hipkins, ACT New Zealand Party, Pita Sharples

First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 04 2013 - 1 reports

SkyCity deal `could be revoked'

A future government could revoke the deal the government has made with SkyCity to build a national convention centre, the Green Party says.It has a legal opinion which says the agreement "sits uncomfortably with the rule of law" and could be unconsti ... [Published Yahoo!Xtra - Jun 04 2013]

Entities: Stephen Franks, Russel William Norman, Lyn Provost, ACT New Zealand Party

First reported May 31 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 1 reports

What price liberty?

Charter schools in the US, academies in the UK and partnership schools in New Zealand are all attracting controversy. While the freedom they bring is appealing, the potential pitfalls are not. Laura McInerney reportsMy colleague sat, head in hands, despairing. ... [Published Times Education Supplement - May 31 2013]

Entities: Albert Shanker, New Zealand, ACT New Zealand Party, England, John Banks

First reported May 30 2013 - Updated May 30 2013 - 1 reports

Charter schools bill passes another stage

The bill that allows charter schools to be set up has passed another stage in parliament and is expected to become law next week.The Education Amendment Bill, fiercely fought by opposition parties, went through its committee stage on Thursday and is expected ... [Published Yahoo!Xtra - May 30 2013]

Entities: The Māori Party, ACT New Zealand Party, Pita Sharples, Peter Dunne

First reported May 30 2013 - Updated May 30 2013 - 2 reports

Banks denies making false return

The lawyer for ACT Party leader John Banks says the private prosecution for electoral fraud against his client is fundamentally flawed.Retired Wellington accountant Graham McCready is accusing the Epsom MP of making a false return over $65,000 worth of ... [Published Radio New Zealand - May 30 2013]

Entities: John Banks, Auckland, ACT New Zealand Party

First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 29 2013 - 2 reports

ACT challenges criticism of three strikes (NZ Newswire)

The ACT Party is challenging a criminologist who says the three strikes sentencing law is unfair.The law is an ACT initiative and means a violent criminal gets a maximum sentence on a third conviction with no parole - even if they plead guilty.Victoria ... [Published Yahoo!Xtra - May 29 2013]

Entities: Judith Collins, John Boscawen, John Pratt, Criminologist

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Minister Must Act on Issues in China

Don NicolsonACT New Zealand Primary Industries Spokesman ACT New Zealand Primary Industries Spokesman Don Nicolson today congratulated the Minister for Primary Industries for fixing the problem with his Ministry’s customs certificates in China and called ... [Published Scoop - May 24 2013]

Entities: Don Nicolson, China, ACT New Zealand Party

Quotes

"I can't rationally explain why things happened the way they did," he said. "I have acted extraordinarily unwisely, even stupidly, and I am now resigned to paying the price for that."

New Zealand party leader resigns over leak allegations [Published UPI - Jun 10 2013]

Prime Minister John Key said in 2008 that New Zealand First leader Winston Peters "won't be a minister in any National government I lead"

Collins rules out Norman in finance role [Published Yahoo!Xtra - Jun 08 2013]

He again retained his seat and after a strong performance in a televised debate - noted for his success with " the worm ", United Future surged in support, winning 6.69% of the nationwide party vote. United Future then agreed to support the governing Labour Party, but did not sign a formal coalition arrangement."

Peter Dunne: A career at the centre of NZ politics [Published ONE News - Jun 07 2013]

"The prime minister must take leaks from the intelligence and security committee seriously before New Zealand's allies refuse to deal with us on sensitive issues" he said

Peters wants criminal inquiry into leak [Published MSN New Zealand - Jun 05 2013]

More Content

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Who do Kiwis trust the most? [Published New Zealand Herald - 14 hours ago]
JK most trustes, Harawira not so much [Published Newstalk ZB - 16 hours ago]
Sir John climbs trust ranks, Judy hangs on [Published MSN New Zealand - 16 hours ago]
MPs privilege vital against Hanover-style suits... [Published Scoop - Jun 19 2013]
New Zealand party leader resigns over leak alle... [Published UPI - Jun 10 2013]
'Nothing to be afraid of' in Treaty [Published Hawkes Bay Today - Jun 09 2013]
Collins rules out Norman in finance role [Published Yahoo!Xtra - Jun 08 2013]
Questions, questions, questions [Published Otago Daily Times - Jun 07 2013]
Peter Dunne: A career at the centre of NZ politics [Published ONE News - Jun 07 2013]
NZ to have public funded private schools [Published ABC Online - Jun 06 2013]
Peters wants criminal inquiry into leak [Published MSN New Zealand - Jun 05 2013]
Charter school operators in waiting game [Published MSN New Zealand - Jun 04 2013]
Charter schools get the green light [Published MSN New Zealand - Jun 04 2013]
Sky City deal 'could be revoked' [Published 3 News - Jun 04 2013]
SkyCity deal `could be revoked' [Published Yahoo!Xtra - Jun 04 2013]
What price liberty? [Published Times Education Supplement - May 31 2013]
Right Thinking – The Week That Was [Published Scoop - May 31 2013]
Charter schools long overdue - Banks [Published 3 News - May 30 2013]
Charter schools bill passes another stage [Published Yahoo!Xtra - May 30 2013]
Banks denies making false return [Published Radio New Zealand - May 30 2013]
Principals support breakfast scheme [Published Hawkes Bay Today - May 30 2013]
John Banks denies donation charges [Published New Zealand Herald - May 30 2013]
Gordon Campbell on social experiments on education [Published Scoop - May 29 2013]
ACT challenges criticism of three strikes (NZ N... [Published Yahoo!Xtra - May 29 2013]
'Schoolboy bully' tag undermines serious violen... [Published Yahoo!Xtra - May 29 2013]
Growers lose confidence in Zespri [Published Sun Live - May 28 2013]
FMA in talks to cut deal with Strategic Finance... [Published Sharechat.co.nz - May 28 2013]
FMA in talks to cut deal with Strategic Finance... [Published Scoop - May 28 2013]
Letter wants charter schools abandoned [Published MSN New Zealand - May 27 2013]
Zespri had invoice warning years ago [Published stuff.co.nz - May 25 2013]

Blogs

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Kim Dotcom Lauded By New Zealand’s Largest Paper [Published SiliconANGLE - Dec 27 2012] The last 12 months have been pretty eventful for Kim Dotcom, what with his ongoing court battle against extradition to the US, his attempts to launch a cloud-based music platform called Megabox , and the unveiling of his new Me.ga domain , which ...