Sir Roger Douglas. Photo: NZ HeraldAct Party co-founder Sir Roger Douglas says his former party has “lost the plot” and he will not be voting for it in the coming election because he believes Act only represents the wealthy. Douglas’ letter, first reported by BusinessDesk, discussed New Zealand welfare provision and included his take on the welfare policies of Labour, National, Act and the Green Party. “While I have voted Act, in the last nine elections, since 2002 I have not done so with much enthusiasm. “Some people will be surprised [to] see me criticise Act and their approach to welfare as much as I do.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 18, 2023 07:08 UTC