ACT Party stories
With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.
Consensus remained broad, but party MPs still clashed over who should pay for long-term works and how to curb costly overdesign.
Could ease the housing shortage by letting developers build higher on larger merged sites, even as councils opt out of existing upzoning rules.
More than 10,000 people have signed a petition as the incoming Government moves to repeal the workplace deals before Christmas.
A Houston-style street vote could let homeowners opt out locally, easing resistance to higher-density housing rules across New Zealand.
Drivers could face tolls on more roads under ACT’s plan, which would let private investors fund, build and maintain new routes faster.
The policy is set to cost taxpayers GBP £175 million a year, while experts warn the wider GBP £2.3 billion health package may still fall short.
Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.
The abandoned GST plan would have aligned fund managers with other service providers, while leaving KiwiSaver balances untouched.
Tighter lending and higher mortgage costs have pushed first home buyers to a seven-year low, even as government support rules are loosened.
Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.
The bill could unlock up to 105,500 extra homes in major cities by letting most sites add three storeys without resource consents.
Such partnerships could help regions fund long-term projects, curb political meddling and ease New Zealand’s housing, transport and water strains.
Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.
ACT Party calls on Govt to prioritize education infrastructure alongside funding for City Rail Link. Schools already bursting at seams, says Epsom MP.
