David Seymour, Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty/1News)

Time's running out: What's left on the Govt's to-do list?

What's on Parliament's agenda for the final few weeks of this electoral term.

6:00am

On these numbers Prime Minister Christopher Luxon would still have the numbers to form a government, though the margin has slimmed.

Labour slides as coalition clings to power, Opportunity breaks 5% - poll

On these numbers Prime Minister Christopher Luxon would still have the numbers to form a government, though the margin has slimmed.

Friday 11:38am

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at a National public meeting in Auckland's Mount Roskill.

Luxon holds firm on MMP referendum call despite cross-party criticism

The proposal has sparked criticism from across Parliament, with a constitutional expert arguing it has "zero" chance of becoming reality.

Friday 9:29am

4:50

ACT candidate Paul Henry recalls his embarrassing encounter with the late Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh on the Blenheim leg of his speaking tour.

ACT candidate Paul Henry tells electorate to vote for a National MP

"I would love it for Tom to win. I would absolutely love it. I would love people to give two votes to ACT. The reality is, it is very unlikely."

Wed, Aug 5

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie says teachers don't want powers to physically remove disruptive students, calling the ACT policy "a solution looking for a problem".

ACT's disruptive student plan 'a solution looking for a problem' - PPTA

Leader David Seymour says the policy would give teachers more tools to tackle disruption, while the PPTA union called it "a solution looking for a problem".

Mon, Aug 3

Paul Henry and David Seymour.

ACT policy would see 'reasonable force' used to remove unruly students

"Let's be honest, there are a lot of little s**** in classrooms, and we need to address that if we're going to lift education standards," ACT candidate Paul Henry said.

Sun, Aug 2

July 2026
The changes will affect many workers.

Holiday pay changes become law: All you need to know

The new legislation overhauls annual leave, sick leave and public holiday entitlements.

Thu, Jul 30

David Seymour said he has been campaigning for change for the past three years.

ACT campaigns to close Pharmac funding gap

The ACT Party is proposing to increase the proportion of health budget spent on Pharmac by 1% a year, to bring New Zealand in line with Australia and closer to the OECD average.

Sun, Jul 26

ACT spokesperson for conservation Cameron Luxton.

ACT wants hunters managing game animals on conservation land, not DOC

The ACT party wants to give hunters a "real stake in managing and looking after our conservation estate".

Sat, Jul 25

Text message (left) and Stuart Nash (right, file).

Crass politics: NZ 'catching up' with the world – expert

The latest row came yesterday morning, when ACT candidate Paul Henry said on Radio Hauraki he would "shoot" Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

Fri, Jul 24

Paul Henry (left) and Chris Hipkins (right).

'Oh, come on': ACT's Paul Henry divides MPs over 'shoot Hipkins' line

"New Zealanders expect leaders who take their responsibilities seriously, not treat politics like a circus audition," said the opposition leader.

Thu, Jul 23

ACT candidate Paul Henry.

'Can we not move on?': ACT's Paul Henry brushes off broadcasting rows

When pushed, Henry added that "there is not a racist bone in my body".

Sun, Jul 19

ACT leader David Seymour.

Seymour pitches NZ as global testing ground for new technology

The ACT leader wants to make it easier for companies to trial technologies such as driverless cars, agricultural drones and AI by suspending regulations.

Thu, Jul 16

Paul Henry was critical of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

'No John Key': Paul Henry says Luxon not being genuine, NZ in 'malaise'

The former broadcaster claimed he wasn't interested in becoming party leader, but didn't entirely rule it out.

Wed, Jul 15

ACT leader David Seymour unveils Paul Henry as the party's newest candidate.

In his own words: Paul Henry on why he wants to be an MP

The divisive broadcaster and former TVNZ board member explains, in his own words, why he's joining the ACT Party ticket.

Tue, Jul 14

Paul Henry at the ACT Party announcement.

Paul Henry quits TVNZ board, reveals he's standing for ACT Party

ACT has announced high-profile broadcaster Paul Henry will stand for the party at November's election.

Tue, Jul 14

NZ First MP and Mark Patterson Minister for Rural Communities is not directly involved in the incidents.

NZ First minister spruiks wool in India amid party's trade deal fury

ACT has criticised Mark Patterson for calling India "a key market for Kiwi wool growers" even as his party opposes an agreement to enable more free trade.

Mon, Jul 13

All Australians aged under 16 were officially banned from holding accounts on social media on Wednesday.

Luxon denies any plans to restrict VPNs in under-16 media ban

Both the Greens and ACT have criticised the suggestion of virtual private networks (VPN) restrictions.

Tue, Jul 7

China launched the missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific, according to state media.

NZ political parties join forces over China's Pacific missile

Labour's Chris Hipkins has joined Government ministers in condemning the move.

Tue, Jul 7

June 2026
Yan Zhang is a former member of the China Zhi Gong Party which is closely connected with the Chinese Communist Party, who ran for Porirua City Council in 2025.

Wellington ACT candidate quits after political group link revealed

The party confirmed today that the Kenepuru candidate had resigned – a week after her unveiling.

Tue, Jun 30

ACT Minister Nicole McKee. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty / 1News supplied)

ACT reveals its new deputy leader: 'My whakapapa is mine'

The party revealed the appointment at its AGM in Auckland this afternoon.

Sun, Jun 28

Labour campaign chairperson Kieran McAnulty.

Labour 'won't' work with ACT, but NZ First 'highly unlikely' – McAnulty

Winston Peters has previously been emphatic that the door is shut from his side.

Sun, Jun 28

The leaders of parties represented in Parliament as of January 20, 2026 (file image).

Party leaders react to new 1News poll, play down newcomer's rise

Meanwhile, leaders with parties down in the new poll have brushed off the results.

Tue, Jun 23

Poll: Big two parties at 30-year low, Opportunity nears 5% threshold

Poll: Big two parties at 30-year low, Opportunity nears 5% threshold

Both Labour and National have taken falls in the latest 1News Verian poll.

Tue, Jun 23

ACT Party leader David Seymour.

Nats' KiwiSaver proposals 'big gift' for financial services sector - Seymour

Seymour said he thought the policy was "a big gift for the financial services sector" and was not sure if it would leave Kiwis financially better off.

Mon, Jun 22