David Seymour urges New Zealanders to move past privatisation concerns

RNZ1NewsTuesday 28 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Massey University

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ACT Party leader David Seymour has advised New Zealanders to overcome their hesitation regarding privatisation. Analysis suggests that public reluctance stems from the state asset sales of the 1980s and 1990s, which saw public wealth transferred into private hands.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 28 Jan 2025, 5:19pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 hours
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