David Seymour
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
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.
AudioDavid Seymour wishes NZ a Merry Christmas
Season's greetings from the leader of the Act Party, David Seymour Audio
Half-year fiscal update exposes govt spending gap - National
National says the opening of the government books yesterday backs up its argument Labour has a massive hole in its accounts. Labour says the accounts show it can make good on its election promises… Audio
David Seymour discusses euthanasia bill progress
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. ACT's David Seymour is the MP behind the End Of Life Choice Bill. He talks to Kim Hill about the issue. Video, Audio
Seymour's euthanasia bill passes first reading
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. And if New Zealand First gets its way, the public will have the final say in a referendum. There were… Audio
David Seymour's euthanasia bill added to include referendum
Act MP David Seymour will change his bill on legalising euthanasia to include the requirement for a public referendum in return for getting New Zealand First's support. He spoke to John Campbell. Audio
Limits on foreign farm buyers 'like Zimbabwe' - ACT
The Government's being accused of taking a leaf out of Robert Mugabe's book by moving to restrict the sales of farms to foreigners. Act leader David Seymour says it's unfair and pointless, but the… Audio
