Your Passport Isn’t a Political Statement

Party: ACT

Date Received: 2025-07-27 17:09

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Dear [Name],

Common sense is back. ACT is proving government can be practical, disciplined and deliver real results.

This week we’ve secured a new medical school for Waikato while saving taxpayers hundreds of millions. We’ve restored clarity to your passport. And we’re standing up for fair opportunities based on merit.

Now, here’s what’s been making waves in politics this week. 👇

Waikato Medical School – ACT’s fiscal responsibility saves taxpayers millions

A brand‑new Graduate School of Medicine is coming to the University of Waikato – and it will be built the right way because ACT demanded fiscal responsibility from day one.

David led the charge to make sure this wasn’t just another expensive project without scrutiny. ACT insisted on a full cost–benefit analysis and pushed for a funding model that respected taxpayers.

“Initial estimates forecast that the taxpayer would need to stump up $280m.

"Today’s announcement confirms they will only need to invest $82.5m. This is down to Waikato University agreeing to contribute a higher proportion of the medical school’s costs.

"ACT’s rigorous questioning helped ensure a more efficient investment meaning Kiwis get better outcomes for less”– David Seymour.

Because ACT held the line, Waikato University and its partners are now contributing over $150 million, leaving just $82.85 million from Government funding.

That’s millions saved while still delivering what matters: a medical school with a strong focus on primary care and rural health and 120 new training places every year from 2028.

And while we’re at it, doing more with less, this week a bill to put patient needs ahead of Treaty ideology passed its first reading in the House. Read Todd Stephenson’s statement here.

Your Passport Isn’t a Political Statement – ACT Made Sure of It

Your passport is one of the most important documents you’ll ever own. It’s what gets you across borders, onto planes, and into other countries. It’s meant to be clear, internationally recognised, and instantly understood.

Under Labour, even that wasn’t safe from their ideology.

They redesigned the New Zealand passport so that te reo Māori came first, with English underneath.

A passport that Kiwis take to every corner of the world – but the first language a border officer would see wasn’t the one they’re trained to read.

“English will appear first on the new design of the New Zealand passport, reversing Labour’s decision to put te reo Māori first.” – Brooke van Velden

And because this is being done as part of the next security update, this change won't come at any cost to taxpayers.

ACT exposes race‑based hiring in engineering

Labour’s ideology isn’t just in health and passports – it’s crept into how young people get opportunities in their careers.

Our very own Dr Parmjeet Parmar has raised the alarm about an internship programme in engineering that only accepts applicants based on race.

"We must not let the rot that is so pervasive in our public institutions spread into the private sector...

“Businesses need to get the memo that they no longer need to engage in identity politics to secure Government contracts...

"Race-based hiring, in any sector, is wrong. The ACT Party will keep fighting to stop this rot from spreading any further." – Parmjeet Parmar

Imagine working hard through your degree, only to be told: sorry, you’re the wrong race for this internship.

That’s not fairness. That’s not New Zealand.

ACT is demanding answers, pushing back on this nonsense, and standing up for a system where every student has a fair shot – no matter who they are.

Turning Chaos into Order: ACT Ends Last‑Minute Enrolment Madness

New Zealand’s electoral laws are getting a long‑overdue overhaul – and ACT is proud to be part of it.

Same‑day enrolments have created chaos and slowed down results. That’s changing.

Enrolment will now close 13 days before election day, giving the system time to process votes properly and deliver faster, more reliable results.

And the days of “treating” voters with freebies are over.

A new offence will prohibit handing out free food, drink, or entertainment within 100 metres of a voting place while voting is taking place – with fines of up to $10,000 for offenders.

“It’s outrageous that someone completely disengaged and lazy can rock up to the voting booth, get registered there and then, and then vote to tax other people’s money away

“People who want to pull the levers of democracy ought to get organised, look at the policies, and register well in advance.” –Todd Stephenson

This is a significant change that strengthens our democracy and protects the integrity of the system.

Until Next Week

Week by week we’re making sure your money is spent wisely and results actually happen. That’s ACT in action.

Thank you for backing us. Together, we’re building a country that rewards effort, protects opportunity and gets the basics right.

👉 See more of ACT’s wins here

Thanks,

Team ACT

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<https://www.act.org.nz/>Dear [Name], <https://action.act.org.nz/>
Common sense is back. ACT is proving government can be practical, disciplined and deliver real results.
This week we’ve secured a new medical school for Waikato while saving taxpayers hundreds of millions. We’ve restored clarity to your passport. And we’re standing up for fair opportunities based on merit.
Now, here’s what’s been making waves in politics this week. 👇
<https://www.youtube.com/watch Medical School – ACT’s fiscal responsibility saves taxpayers millions
A brand‑new Graduate School of Medicine is coming to the University of Waikato – and it will be built the right way because ACT demanded fiscal responsibility from day one.
David led the charge to make sure this wasn’t just another expensive project without scrutiny. ACT insisted on a full cost–benefit analysis and pushed for a funding model that respected taxpayers.
“Initial estimates forecast that the taxpayer would need to stump up $280m.
"Today’s announcement confirms they will only need to invest $82.5m. This is down to Waikato University agreeing to contribute a higher proportion of the medical school’s costs.
"ACT’s rigorous questioning helped ensure a more efficient investment meaning Kiwis get better outcomes for less”– David Seymour.
Because ACT held the line, Waikato University and its partners are now contributing over $150 million, leaving just $82.85 million from Government funding.
That’s millions saved while still delivering what matters: a medical school with a strong focus on primary care and rural health and 120 new training places every year from 2028.
And while we’re at it, doing more with less, this week a bill to put patient needs ahead of Treaty ideology passed its first reading in the House. Read Todd Stephenson’s statement here. <https://www.act.org.nz/news/putting-patient-need-ahead-of-treaty-ideology>
<https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/changes-confirmed-for-new-zealand-passport-placing-english-before-te-reo-m%C4%81ori/>Your Passport Isn’t a Political Statement – ACT Made Sure of It
Your passport is one of the most important documents you’ll ever own. It’s what gets you across borders, onto planes, and into other countries. It’s meant to be clear, internationally recognised, and instantly understood.
Under Labour, even that wasn’t safe from their ideology.
They redesigned the New Zealand passport so that te reo Māori came first, with English underneath.
A passport that Kiwis take to every corner of the world – but the first language a border officer would see wasn’t the one they’re trained to read.
“English will appear first on the new design of the New Zealand passport, reversing Labour’s decision to put te reo Māori first.” – Brooke van Velden
And because this is being done as part of the next security update, this change won't come at any cost to taxpayers.
<https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/news-items/act-mp-raises-alarm-over-race-based-hiring-in-engineering-internship/>ACT exposes race‑based hiring in engineering
Labour’s ideology isn’t just in health and passports – it’s crept into how young people get opportunities in their careers.
Our very own Dr Parmjeet Parmar has raised the alarm about an internship programme in engineering that only accepts applicants based on race.
"We must not let the rot that is so pervasive in our public institutions spread into the private sector...
“Businesses need to get the memo that they no longer need to engage in identity politics to secure Government contracts...
"Race-based hiring, in any sector, is wrong. The ACT Party will keep fighting to stop this rot from spreading any further." – Parmjeet Parmar
Imagine working hard through your degree, only to be told: sorry, you’re the wrong race for this internship.
That’s not fairness. That’s not New Zealand.
ACT is demanding answers, pushing back on this nonsense, and standing up for a system where every student has a fair shot – no matter who they are.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch Chaos into Order: ACT Ends Last‑Minute Enrolment Madness
New Zealand’s electoral laws are getting a long‑overdue overhaul – and ACT is proud to be part of it.
Same‑day enrolments have created chaos and slowed down results. That’s changing.
Enrolment will now close 13 days before election day, giving the system time to process votes properly and deliver faster, more reliable results.
And the days of “treating” voters with freebies are over.
A new offence will prohibit handing out free food, drink, or entertainment within 100 metres of a voting place while voting is taking place – with fines of up to $10,000 for offenders.
“It’s outrageous that someone completely disengaged and lazy can rock up to the voting booth, get registered there and then, and then vote to tax other people’s money away
“People who want to pull the levers of democracy ought to get organised, look at the policies, and register well in advance.” –Todd Stephenson
This is a significant change that strengthens our democracy and protects the integrity of the system.
Until Next Week
Week by week we’re making sure your money is spent wisely and results actually happen. That’s ACT in action.
Thank you for backing us. Together, we’re building a country that rewards effort, protects opportunity and gets the basics right.
👉 See more of ACT’s wins here <https://www.act.org.nz/news>
Thanks,
Team ACT
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