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Our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, every Monday on The Wire. 

 

 

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Youth Vaping, Public Sector Cuts, and Special Visa Category for Palestinians w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 25 March, 2024

Youth Vaping, Public Sector Cuts, and Special Visa Category for Palestinians w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 25 March, 2024 Youth Vaping, Public Sector Cuts, and Special Visa Category for Palestinians w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 25 March, 2024, 9.4 MB
Mon 25 Mar 2024

For their weekly interview, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to ACT’s Simon Court about the government’s new measures aimed at reducing youth vaping, significant cuts to the Ministries for Primary Industries and Health as directed by the government, and calls from more than 30 organisations, including World Vision, Save the Children, and Greenpeace, for the government to create a special humanitarian visa for Palestinians in Gaza with family connections to New Zealand.

Homeowner Rates Increases w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 18 March, 2024

Homeowner Rates Increases w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 18 March, 2024 Homeowner Rates Increases w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 18 March, 2024, 8.63 MB
Mon 18 Mar 2024

Homeowners across the motu are facing an average rates rise of 15 percent in the next year.

Councils say they need to balance the need for investment with affordable rates increases, but that budgetary pressures have reached a “tipping point”.

For their weekly interview, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to ACT’s Simon Court about their party’s stance on investing in local infrastructure, amid the government reducing funding for public transport.

Fast-Track Approvals Bill w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 11 March, 2024

Fast-Track Approvals Bill w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 11 March, 2024 Fast-Track Approvals Bill w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 11 March, 2024, 10.99 MB
Mon 11 Mar 2024

The coalition government has announced a fast track consents bill, which would speed up the consenting process for significant regional and national projects, giving ministers decision-making power.

According to Minister for RMA Reform, Chris Bishop, the proposed law will be a “one-stop shop” for major infrastructure project approvals currently gained under the Resource Management Act. 

The government has not ruled out whether the legislation will be used to approve mining, conservation, and wildlife projects.

For their weekly interview, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, asked ACT’s Simon Court to defend the policy.

Ukrainian Aid, and Israel Ground Offensive in Rafah w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 26 February, 2024

Ukrainian Aid, and Israel Ground Offensive in Rafah w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 26 February, 2024 Ukrainian Aid, and Israel Ground Offensive in Rafah w/ ACT’s Simon Court: 26 February, 2024, 21.52 MB
Tue 27 Feb 2024

Youth Justice w/ ACT MP Simon Court: July 17, 2023

Youth Justice w/ ACT MP Simon Court: July 17, 2023 Youth Justice w/ ACT MP Simon Court: July 17, 2023, 17.73 MB
Mon 17 Jul 2023

Spike speaks to Act MP Simon Court about the party's recent policy announcement to put 17 year olds through the Adult Court system instead of the Youth Courts. 

Let's Get Wellington Moving w/ Simon Court: 3 July, 2023

Let's Get Wellington Moving w/ Simon Court: 3 July, 2023 Let's Get Wellington Moving w/ Simon Court: 3 July, 2023, 27.56 MB
Mon 3 Jul 2023

This week, Spike speaks to ACT MP Simon Court about the party's opposition to the Let's Get Wellington Moving project, the currently proposed plan to revamp the central city's transport and pedestrian infrastructure.  

Addressing Retail Crime w/ ACT’s Brooke van Velden: 7 December, 2022

Addressing Retail Crime w/ ACT’s Brooke van Velden: 7 December, 2022 Addressing Retail Crime w/ ACT’s Brooke van Velden: 7 December, 2022, 6.3 MB
Wed 7 Dec 2022

The government recently launched a multi million dollar package to tackle retail crime and reoffending after concerns about a lack of protection for retail workers. 

The announcement came just hours after dozens of protests were held around the country over the tragic death  of Auckland dairy worker Janak Patel.

For their weekly ctach up, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to ACT’s Brooke Van Velden about her thoughts on this package. 

Addressing Truancy in Schools w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: November 30, 2022

Addressing Truancy in Schools w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: November 30, 2022 Addressing Truancy in Schools w/ ACT's Brooke van Velden: November 30, 2022, 17.1 MB
Wed 30 Nov 2022

This week, Joe spoke to Brooke about the ACT party’s new truancy policy and their alternative to the Resource Management Act..

Lowering the Voting Age and Youth Crime w/ ACT’s Brooke van Velden: November 23, 2022

Lowering the Voting Age and Youth Crime w/ ACT’s Brooke van Velden: November 23, 2022 Lowering the Voting Age and Youth Crime w/ ACT’s Brooke van Velden: November 23, 2022, 22.39 MB
Wed 23 Nov 2022

This week the Supreme Court determined that the voting age of 18 is inconsistent with the right in s19 of the Bill of Rights to be free from discrimination on the basis of age.

News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Brooke about the ACT party's stance on lowering the voting age, which for general elections, needs a 75% supermajority to become law. 

They also discussed National's pledge to send serious youth offenders to military 'boot camps' if their party wins the next election.