ACT wants harsher penalties for anyone flouting fisheries rules to protect our ocean resources. 

The party's promising a suite of changes if re-elected to Government. 

These includes stricter shellfish catch limits, setting up a district management area for the Hauraki Gulf and permanently ending scallop dredging in areas where its currently closed. 

Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton says we need also better information about the environmental damage of different fishing methods. 

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ACT wants harsher penalties for anyone flouting fisheries rules to protect our ocean resources.&nbsp;
The party's promising a suite of changes if re-elected to Government.&nbsp;
These includes stricter shellfish catch limits, setting up a district management area for the Hauraki Gulf and permanently ending scallop dredging in areas where its currently closed.&nbsp;
Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton says we need also better information about the environmental damage of different fishing methods.&nbsp;
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Cameron Luxton: ACT conservation spokesperson on the party's proposed changes for fisheries

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ACT's election campaign's kicked off today, and the party's focused on two things: cut red-tape to unlock the country's potential, and lock Labour out.

As part of their ambitions, the party wants to remove tax on Kiwisaver earnings, and scrutinise the bureaucracy in many sectors.

ACT Party Candidate Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to speak about why the Party's going so hard on Labour...

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ACT's election campaign's kicked off today, and the party's focused on two things: cut red-tape to unlock the country's potential, and lock Labour out.
As part of their ambitions, the party wants to remove tax on Kiwisaver earnings, and scrutinise the bureaucracy in many sectors.
ACT Party Candidate Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to speak about why the Party's going so hard on Labour...
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Paul Henry: New Zealand cannot afford to have a Labour-led coalition

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We're about a month away until Election Day, so policy announcemens and party promises are ramping up. The Greeens today have launched their transport plan to combat fossil fuel use, and ease congestion.

The Greens will cap bus and train fares at $2 for adults, and free for children, students, community service card holders, and total mobility users.

They also plan to build rapid bus and light rail, boost inter-regional travle, and pedestrianises more inner-city areas.

Green Party Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter speaks with Tim Beveridge to unpack the policy...

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We're about a month away until Election Day, so policy announcemens and party promises are ramping up. The Greeens today have launched their transport plan to combat fossil fuel use, and ease congestion.
The Greens will cap bus and train fares at $2 for adults, and free for children, students, community service card holders, and total mobility users.
They also plan to build rapid bus and light rail, boost inter-regional travle, and pedestrianises more inner-city areas.
Green Party Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter speaks with Tim Beveridge to unpack the policy...
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Julie Anne Genter: Less people on the roads will also benefit those who need to drive

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Labour has launched their bid for election today, and they've pledged to cut student debt if they get elected.

The party is promising to cull debt by 10 percent for students who finished study, but didn't benefit from Fees Free on April 1st. 

 Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty explained further.

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Labour has launched their bid for election today, and they've pledged to cut student debt if they get elected.
The party is promising to cull debt by 10 percent for students who finished study, but didn't benefit from Fees Free on April 1st.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty explained further.
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Kieran McAnulty: Labour campaign chair on what their election campaign can offer voters

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Cameron Luxton: ACT conservation spokesperson on the party's proposed changes for fisheries

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