John Banks confirmed as new Act leader
By Audrey YoungSenior Political Correspondent·Herald online·
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Save New ACT Party leader John Banks. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Act's sole MP, John Banks, has become its new leader.
The decision was made by the Act board and the announcement was made this afternoon at Parliament.
Announcing the decision a short time ago, Act president Chris Simmons said the board's decision had been unanimous.
Mr Banks told a press
conference he was focused on taking a repositioned Act Party into the next election.
"Every day is campaign day.''