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'I tried to join Greenpeace': David Seymour on what shaped his political philosophy
David Seymour speaks about the life experiences that shaped his political views.
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'Dumb rules' – hospitality review targets red tape linked to business closures
David Seymour says the hospitality sector was 'hit hard' by Covid.
Govt defends school lunch programme after 'unknown' matter found in brownie
Overall complaints about the school lunch programme have been decreasing.
Editorial: History can be our guide over El Niño
OPINION: A 'danger zone' of extreme weather is a warning to heed the past.
Should they roll the other Chris? Labour's watch-and-wait after dreadful poll
After Labour's shock poll result, will the party roll Chris Hipkins?
'Can’t believe that happened': Grieving widow's question for Seymour at campaign event
David Seymour said Act had spent a lot of time trying to change sentencing laws.
'Been saying it for 30 years': Seymour on tactical voting for coalition | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Act Party leader David Seymour isn't against Act voters giving their electorate vote to National, but the desired overhang is easier said than done. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Act wants to scrap net zero, tie emissions cap to big trading partners
'As a country, we should play our part. But that is the key: our part.'
Act to stop road funding going towards public art, protect maintenance money
Act has released its transport infrastructure plan.
Seymour's school attendance strategy is working, but it does not go far enough
OPINION: Making attendance a requirement is not enough; schools must make it a belief.
Could a new party decide the election and National lose after one term?
OPINION: This election could well end National's 90-year run without a one-term defeat.
Unseen letter discusses cutting Govt agencies from 42 to 15-20
Union warns agency cuts and AI plans could risk public services.
The Country: David Seymour on Paris, methane and red tape
On today: David Seymour, Pat Coogan, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Elena Duter and Phil Duncan.
'Stuff him': Podcaster defends releasing private messages that ended NZ First candidacy
Podcaster 'Shubz' says Ngatai 'promised a dream' but failed to pay him any money.
We must be suspicious of an election campaign infused with nostalgia
OPINION: In 2026, national progress is sold as a return to a romanticised, sunlit past.
Why Luxon blew up unwritten coalition rules – and infuriated Seymour and Peters
OPINION: Insiders say Act leader David Seymour is especially upset.
Act MP Mark Cameron concedes he’s ‘stuffed’ due to health issues, in valedictory speech
Two MPs reflected on their time in Parliament and thanked colleagues and family.
The Texan polo-playing businesswoman taking on Chlöe Swarbrick for National
Candace Kinser is vying for Auckland Central votes.
Suits, biscuits and one billion trees: Negotiating with Winston Peters
Former senior staffers have offered rare insights into the 2017 coalition talks.
Split voting matters more than party loyalty under MMP
OPINION: Winning Tāmaki could cost National list seats for Willis and Bishop.
'Nuclear option': NZ First candidate resigns amid alleged threats over private messages
George Ngatai says private messages were used to demand money and he's gone to police.
National vowed 'no new taxes', so why is it still planning new bank levy?
Nicola Willis has explained her party's position.
Watch: Act, NZ First on National promoting social media ban as Govt bill
Party leaders David Seymour and Winston Peters are both opposing the bill. Video / Mark Mitchell
Act releases ‘equal rights’ policy evolving from failed Treaty Principles Bill
Act Party leader David Seymour spoke to the media today following the release of its "equal rights" policy. Video / NZ Herald
Act releases ‘equal rights’ policy evolving from failed Treaty Principles Bill
Act wants Parliament to address how tikanga can be used in the courts.
Act supporters drown out protesters calling for Israel sanctions
ACT launch disrupted by Israel protests as party unveils cancer centre plan.
Majority of NZers support restricting voting to citizens only – poll
The poll breaks down support for the policy by which parties respondents supported.
Goldsmith rules out Penk's seat and commits to Epsom
Paul Goldsmith is at risk of not returning to Parliament on the National Party list.
Act wants to remove 'good employer' requirements in public service 'reset'
Act says the focus should be on delivery for the public, not 'social engineering'.
Luxon's Government: Beyond the noise, there is real progress
OPINION: The election campaign should focus on economic plans, not political drama.