David Seymour
Elderly couple in caravan two years awaiting immigration news
More political divisions are bubbling up among the government coalition partners over immigration. Families waiting for news on a shelved immigration programme for parents say they fear they, and… Audio
NZ journalist detained in Nauru, Ardern to ask questions
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, will be asking for more detail about the detention of a New Zealand journalist when she touches down in Nauru shortly. TVNZ's Pacific Correspondent, Barbara… Audio
MPs' pay freeze: Seymour agrees with PM for first time
The Act Party leader, David Seymour, says for the first time ever he agrees with the Prime Minister after she moved to freeze MPs pay for a year. Jacinda Ardern announced last night MPs would not be… Audio
Act leader David Seymour struggles for support - but not media exposure.
Last weekend’s Act Party conference attracted plenty of media coverage but not many bums on seats. Meanwhile, pundits have pondered if the party has any future - and if the leader appearing on Dancing… Audio
Act leader David Seymour struggles for support - but not media exposure.
Last weekend’s Act Party conference attracted plenty of media coverage but not many bums on seats. Meanwhile, pundits have pondered if the party has any future - and if the leader appearing on Dancing…
AudioJacinda Ardern 'listening to business concerns'
ACT leader David Seymour on Monday joined National leader Simon Bridges in criticising the Prime Minister's approach to the economy. Mr Bridges said on Morning Report that Jacinda Ardern had done… Audio
ACT considering rebranding - David Seymour
If David Seymour had his way twenty Members of Parliament would have their jobs cut as well as the seven Māori seats. It's part of a raft of changes the ACT Party leader has outlined at his party's… Video, Audio
Auckland charter school accused of teaching creationism
Opposition leader Simon Bridges says he's seen no evidence that his sister has been teaching creationism in place of the New Zealand science curriculum at a private Christian school. Mt Hobson Middle… Audio
Should NZ ditch public holidays? David Seymour says yes
Should New Zealand do away with public holidays and just let New Zealanders decide when to have a break? That's what the ACT leader David Seymour is pitching, saying the government shouldn't be… Audio
Auckland central foreign buyers near 20 percent - stats
The government is saying 'we told you so' as new figures suggest overseas buyers are a significant force in the country's housing hotspots. In the first three months of the year, 19 percent of house… Audio
David Seymour's not apologising
Act leader David Seymour has been accused of prejudice after warning residents in Epsom about future neighbours with "mental health issues". Audio
Mt Albert housing plan a tight squeeze?
The government's plan to build up to 4000 houses on roughly 30 hectares of former Unitec campus land in the central Auckland suburb of Mt Albert is raising some eyebrows. The Opposition says that… Audio
David Seymour roasted over Meat Club t-shirt
The Act Leader David Seymour has received a roasting on social media after he posted a picture of himself at a barbecue hosted by University of Auckland's Meat Club. While a handful of hardline… Audio
Ardern, Peters overpayments unacceptable - Seymour
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Foreign Minister Winston Peters have been overpaid just over $12,000 and $9000 respectively by the Department of Internal Affairs. The payments were 'out-of-town'… Audio
Charter school supporters protest closure plans
Supporters of charter schools are urging the government not to shut them down. Education Minister Chris Hipkins is planning a law change to stop new charter schools opening, and potentially close… Audio
Housing crisis worse than thought - govt report
The experts commissioned by the government to investigate the housing crisis say it is even worse than they thought. This morning at Parliament, Housing Minister Phil Twyford will release the housing… Audio
Crowds march to keep charter schools
Students, parents and teachers of charter schools marched through central Auckland yesterday to protest against government plans to shut them down. Education Minister Chris Hipkins is planning a law… Audio
Charter school protest: 'This ain't anywhere near the end of this'
More than 100 people have braved Auckland's bad weather to protest against the possible closure of charter schools.
Back to business
The MPs return to the House for the first time in 2018 and pay tribute to former MP Jim Anderton who died in January. Audio