David Seymour
NZ political parties outline Pacific policies ahead of election
New Zealand political parties outline their Pacific-related policies ahead of the election. Audio
Politics: Are National Standards degrading Arts and Music education?
Arts and Music education is being diluted – that’s according to organisations within the education sector and some major political parties. The groups say National Standards are preventing children… Audio
Early votes expose inconsistent election ad rules - politicians
The huge number of early voters is highlighting what politicians are calling New Zealand's weird and inconsistent rules for election advertising. Audio
150 years of Hansard Debate
A comic debate recorded at Parliament on 26 July 2017 to mark 150 years of Hansard documenting its proceedings. The Speaker (the Right Hon. David Carter) chairs the session, which involves Judith… Audio, Gallery
Party leaders' favourite bands revealed
It's probably not going to influence anyone's vote, but we love finding out what our politicians are listening to. Video
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Will David Seymour get back into Parliament through Epsom?
The Act Party is languishing in the polls, but it's electoral lifeline - the Epsom seat - will almost certainly guarantee David Seymour will return to parliament. RNZ reporter Sarah Robson went to… Audio
Shaw, Fox and Seymour debate policies - over cake
To mark the 21st birthday of MMP, Greens' James Shaw, Maori Party's Marama Fox and Act's David Seymour join John Campbell in the Checkpoint studio. Video, Audio
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio
Act Party campaign launch
The political parties have been launching their campaigns - and taking advantage of the media spotlight to announce a new policy or two while they are at it. The Act Party leader David Seymour talks… Audio
'Very odd' Peters' payment info got to Anne Tolley - David Seymour
It has been revealed this morning that the offices of the Prime Minister and the Social Development Minister were both informed about the superannuation overpayment to New Zealand First leader Winston… Audio
F-bombs, lipstick on pigs and the PM's pimples
New Zealand’s longest serving political leader suddenly signed off this week warning that superficial stuff seemed to be drowning out real political issues in the media. Week one of the election… Audio
F-bombs, lipstick on pigs and the PM's pimples
New Zealand’s longest serving political leader suddenly signed off this week warning that superficial stuff seemed to be drowning out real political issues in the media. Week one of the election…
AudioCaucus: Everybody was PREFU fighting, Dunne dusted and when minor parties attack
This week, Lisa, Tim and Guyon on how PREFU has changed the campaign, how Dunne's departure may signal a changing of the generations, and how the minor parties want to change the conversation. Audio
NZ First candidate ridiculed for power company renationalisation
Act Party leader David Seymour ridiculed NZ First candidate Richard Prosser after he outlined the party's plans to buy back the country's power companies, but got the policy wrong. Video, Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election. Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election.
AudioNew report on euthanasia Bill 'debunks' critics' claims - David Seymour
A new report assessing the End of Life Choice Bill says with strict controls the law would not affect human rights to life. David Seymour is behind the Bill, and joins us now. Audio
MPs react to shock resignation of Metiria Turei
MPs from across the political spectrum were caught unaware by the shock resignation of Green co-leader Metiria Turei. RNZ political reporter Mei Heron reports. Audio
Assisted dying report 'deeply disappointing' - Maryan Street
The former MP who asked Parliament to investigate the public's attitudes towards assisted dying is deeply disappointed with the final report, labelling it a cowardly essay. The Health Committee report… Audio
Act welcomes signal from English to National voters
Act Party leader David Seymour says he will have failed if he's once again the party's only MP after the elections. Audio
