David Seymour
The busy, busy Parliament
The year’s half gone, but Parliament is just about done. Done what, you ask? We consider how much and what the 52nd Parliament has achieved. Audio
The busy, busy Parliament
The year’s half gone, but Parliament is just about done. Done what, you ask? We consider how much and what the 52nd Parliament has achieved.
AudioWho else could be NZ Health Minister?
If David Clark vacated the job of Health Minister, who could or would want to slide into a set of shoes that have made a few missteps?
It's no secret the Opposition's gunning for the minister to be… Audio
David Seymour backs calls for Cook Islands bubble
David Seymour is calling for Kiwis to be allowed to go to the Cook Islands, as the risk of either country exporting Covid-19 to each other drops.
The Cook Islands has never seen a case of Covid-19… Audio
ACT Party hopeful Epsom 'strategy' will continue
ACT's David Seymour isn't expecting the new National leader to make a public declaration supporting his hold on the Epsom seat.
Over consecutive elections National's candidates have avoided actively… Audio
David Seymour on National Party leadership stoush
In four hours the National party MPs will decide who will lead it into the September election.
But is there enough time to stage a comeback from the grim numbers in last night's poll?
On top of… Audio
Seymour welcomes possibility of third ACT seat in Parliament
The 1 News Colmar Brunton poll shows Labour at 59 percent and National at 29 percent.
While it was all bad for National, it's a different story for ACT who is up at around two percent.
Leader David… Video, Audio
National Party cries foul over Budget $20b blank cheque
A $50 billion Covid-19 rescue package poured out of the Crown coffers yesterday when the Government revealed its rebuild plan - but it's the $20 billion dollar blank cheque that's got the Opposition… Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours. Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours.
AudioTourism Minister grilled at Epidemic Response Committee
The Tourism Minister is not up to the job and the Prime Minister should take over the portfolio, according to one tour operator.
Haka Tourism offers adventure tours throughout the country, including… Video, Audio
Opposing, I support this
It can’t be easy being in political opposition during a crisis. You don’t want to seem obstructive, but you’re the Opposition; it says it in the name. So, how do you oppose while supporting? Audio
Opposing, I support this
It can’t be easy being in political opposition during a crisis. You don’t want to seem obstructive, but you’re the Opposition; it says it in the name. So, how do you oppose while supporting?
AudioCoronavirus: Fast-tracking resource consenting proposed
Cabinet has agreed to put a rocket under the resource consent process to fast-track building projects, but not all three governing parties are on board.
The Green Party is only supporting the changes… Audio
Whoosh! Kablam! Tax relief
Parliament went into warp speed on Thursday to unanimously pass a tax relief bill for business owners. Audio
Whoosh! Kablam! Tax relief
Parliament went into warp speed on Thursday to unanimously pass a tax relief bill for business owners.
AudioCoronavirus: David Seymour questions Alert Level 3 rules
ACT Leader David Seymour is questioning why the the retail sector will still face such heavy restrictions under Alert Level 3.
The government has outlined what businesses and the public can expect… Audio
Coronavirus: Parliament convenes one last time
Parliament will urgently convene one last time this afternoon to put the country in a State of Emergency before shutting up shop over the four-week lockdown.
MPs will then head into self-isolation -… Audio
Parliament works on abortion, tax, and prisoner voting bills amidst Covid-19
Covid-19 is dominating the news and minds of people across the world but it's less of a feature in the debating chamber Audio
Parliament works on abortion, tax, and prisoner voting bills amidst Covid-19
Covid-19 is dominating the news and minds of people across the world but it's less of a feature in the debating chamber
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