PoliticsPanthers reject Bill as ‘Corporate Trojan Horse’ threatening indigenous rightsDuring select committee hearings, spokesperson Te Ao Pritchard urged New Zealand First to act as the “circuit breaker” and reject the proposed legislation in its current form.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 08 Jul
Politics • Cook IslandsDavid Seymour defends Cook Islanders’ right to NZ citizenship amid public oppositionThe Acting Prime Minister has responded to calls to limit Cook Islanders’ access to New Zealand citizenship, labelling such proposals a “major injustice” to families with strong ties to both nations. 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 24 Jun
PoliticsDavid Seymour sworn in as NZ’s Deputy Prime MinisterPromising reform and accountability, the ACT Party leader takes over from NZ First leader Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters.'Alakihihifo VailalaSat, 31 May
PoliticsGreen MP criticises pay equity reforms as harmful to Pacific and Māori women in NZAs costs of settled claims soar, Teanau Tuiono calls for greater dignity and fairness in the workplace.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 06 May
PoliticsDavid Seymour advocates for leaner government, calls for scrapping of MPPThe ACT leader says the Ministry for Pacific Peoples and similar cultural portfolios complicate government without delivering essential services. 'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 06 May
PoliticsPM: Time to ‘wrap up’ Treaty bill and move onThe Bill is due to have its second reading on Thursday where National and NZ First will vote it down.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 09 Apr
PoliticsDavid Seymour stands firm on Treaty bill despite oppositionAs the Treaty Principles Bill’s second reading looms, the ACT Party leader says he will not consider submissions as a measure of public opinion.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 08 Apr
Opinion • Aotearoa New ZealandWill’s Word: The Govt just flunked their performance reviewA 4.2 rating from the public? If this were your job, you’d be polishing the ol’ CV - Kiwis are fed up with high rents, expensive groceries, and long waits to see a doctor.William TeriteFri, 21 Mar
Politics‘We love to see more Pacific candidates’: ACT leader advocates for local govt changeDavid Seymour expresses frustration with council inefficiencies and a lack of political choices and vows to offer voters an alternative.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 20 Mar
Politics • SāmoaOver 800 Sāmoans granted New Zealand citizenshipTapaau Lau’ese has waited nearly half a century to have her New Zealand citizenship restored, becoming one of 847 Sāmoans who received citizenship in the past three months. 'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 27 Feb