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ACT Party leader John Banks

Banks confirms he will stand in 2014 video

ACT leader John Banks has confirmed he will stand again for Epsom in the 2014 election.

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The deals are dirty, grubby and filthy, Patrick says.

National's dirty MMP deals are back

The Govt's decision not to implement changes to MMP before the next election are dirty and shameful, says Political Editor Patrick Gower.

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Winston Peters

SkyCity deal 'fascist' - Peters video

Winston Peters has described the Government's deal with SkyCity as "arrogant", "autocratic" and "fascist".

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John Banks wants to see 60 charter schools operating within the next 10 years

Dozens of charter schools on horizon

Associate Education Minister John Banks wants to see 60 charter schools operating within the next 10 years.

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ACT Party leader John Banks (file)

Banks indicates not guilty plea video

John Banks has appeared in court over his failure to properly report donations to his mayoral campaign.

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ACT Party leader John Banks had a 'brain fade' last year over donations from Kim Dotcom

Voters reject 'brain fade' excuse video

The public has given its verdict on political "brain fades", like those suffered recently by Prime Minister John Key and Labour Party leader David Shearer.

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John Banks (Photo: Lloyd Burr/3 News)

Banks may go to court over donations

ACT Party leader John Banks will likely appear in court over reporting donations from Kim Dotcom and SkyCity as anonymous.

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James Sleep, campaigner against youth wages

Govt in 'la-la land' over youth wages video

Campaigners say MPs are in "John Banks la-la-land" if they think cutting wages will bring youth unemployment down.

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David Shearer and John Banks

Shearer deflects Banks' bank criticism video

Mr Shearer says "people can make up their own minds" over his failure to list a US bank account in his pecuniary interests.

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Mr Banks says Shearer should "fall on his sword"

Banks calls for Shearer's resignation video

John Banks says David Shearer is a "rampant hypocrite" and wants him to quit after failing to declare his US bank account.

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Labour criticises Banks' announcement

Labour's slating the 'arrogance' of ACT leader John Banks in his latest move on charter schools.

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John Banks and John Key

ACT will survive, says Key video

The ACT Party has a "good chance" of rejuvenating itself as a strong coalition partner in 2014, says John Key.

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ACT's leader John Banks (file)

ACT youth wing backs Banks

The ACT party's youth wing is lending Mr Banks its support after clashing over issues like marriage equality and the drinking age.

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Yesterday, Mr Banks announced he wants to further reform the Resource Management Act to make it easier for homeowners to build on their own land

ACT's desperate push for Epsom

ACT president John Boscawen will be making Epsom MP John Banks walk the electorate's streets weekly to appeal for voters' support again in 2014.

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ACT leader John Banks (AAP)

ACT leaders in private fund probe

A judge will decide whether ACT leader John Banks and his predecessor Don Brash will face charges over allegations they misled investors.

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ACT's new president John Boscawen (NZPA)

John Boscawen ACT's new president

Former MP John Boscawen is the party's new president, taking over from Chris Simmons who has held the position since 2010.

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John Banks

Private charges to be laid against Banks

A retired accountant wants to lay new charges against ACT leader John Banks.

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The private prosecution case is over donations to Mr Banks (left) by Mr Dotcom (right) (file pic)

Private case against Banks delayed

John Banks’ court dilemma around the Kim Dotcom ‘anonymous’ donations saga is set to continue.

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John Banks and Kim Dotcom, who made the 'anonymous' donations

Banks in court over donations

ACT Party leader John Banks is being taken to court today over so-called anonymous donations to his mayoralty campaign.

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Chris Finlayson

Finlayson tops political rankings

Attorney-General Chris Finlayson has come out top of all MPs in this year's Trans Tasman rankings.

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