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The fact that good and bad teachers are paid the same isn't good for NZ kids, Act says.
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Bill to reform apartment living legislation passes first reading
Act and Greens back National members' bill, but Labour flags changes after first reading.
Act calls on Govt to create business travel bubbles with Covid-free countries
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David Seymour: Why our Covid response can and should be like Taiwan's
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Claire Trevett: Is Act outflanking National in shifting sands of Opposition?
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How strategic voting swung Auckland Central and Waiariki
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Judith Collins: I'm not here to give Jacinda Ardern a free pass
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National claims Labour already moving to break key election promise
Top minister is muddying the waters when it comes to pre-election promise, National says.
Act accuses Govt of planning to implement a capital gains tax by stealth
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Audrey Young: Covid outbreak tests Chris Hipkins, super-minister
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Seymour criticises RBNZ for 'irresponsible' policy
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Jacinda Ardern 'humbled' by huge vote win
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'Reeferendum' up in smoke - but only 70k votes in it
The Electoral Commission has released the final results of the 2020 election today.