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Ministry says charter schools "over-funding" is $888,000
The Education Ministry says charter schools are getting a total of $888,000 more than they would if their funding were strictly based on their enrolments. Audio
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Question Time for 22 October 2015
Audio 22 Oct 2015- DARROCH BALL to the Minister for Social Development: Does she stand by all her statements?
- GRANT ROBERTSON to the Minister of Finance: Is it correct that according to Statistics New Zealand figures…
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Govt still funding charters for more students than they have
As you heard here earlier on Morning Report the Act Party leader, David Seymour, is defending the funding given to charter schools. Audio
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David Seymour defends charter school funding
ACT's David Seymour, is the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Education. He has some responsibilities for the charter schools programme - a policy intitiative that the ACT party helped… Audio
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Acts voluntary euthanasia bill
First it was Labour MP Maryan Street's Bill now this one from Act's David Seymour. Are we ready to legislate on euthanasia? Audio
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The Panel with Steve McCabe and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Audio 15 Oct 2015What the Panelists Steve McCabe and Catherine Robertson have been up to. Being prepared for all possible dangers. First it was Labour MP Maryan Street's Bill now this one from Act's David Seymour. Are… Audio
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ACT leader claims Labour targeting him with bill
ACT Party leader David Seymour has accused the Labour Party of targeting him with a member's bill.
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ACT leader claims Labour's targeting him with bill
The ACT Party leader, David Seymour, has accused the Labour Party of trying to target him with a private member's bill. Audio
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ACT leader to table voluntary euthanasia bill
ACT Party leader David Seymour plans to table his member's bill in Parliament tomorrow seeking to legalise voluntary euthanasia. The bill would be a conscience vote for MPs, rather than...
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Govt to chop 10% of laws on statute books
Archaic, redundant, or just plain quirky laws on New Zealand's statute books dating back to 1879 are set for the chopping block.
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The Week In Parliament for 11 October 2015
The second week of the two-week adjournment sees only one select committee meeting - that was the Finance and Expenditure which met on Tuesday to consider the Taxation (Bright-line Test for… Audio
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Charter schools 'not being held to account'
The Government has been accused of failing to hold charter schools to account by blocking a plan to compare their results with those of state schools.
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Scotland make 10 changes for Boks
Vern Cotter's made 10 selection changes for Scotland's Rugby World Cup match against South Africa in Newcastle on Sunday, with first-five Finn Russell out injured.
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Major law changes to follow Smith inquiry
The government is set to make major changes to prevent another embarrassing international manhunt for an escaped prisoner.
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Red Peak bill passed in Parliament
Red Peak can now be added to the flag referendum options, after a bill introducing the design as a contender passed its final reading in Parliament.
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Govt leaky homes claims 'looney tunes'
Opposition MPs have slammed government claims that the country has moved on from leaky homes, and construction laws could be relaxed.
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Lochinver owners should be compensated - ACT
The government should compensate the owners of Lochinver Station for blocking its sale to a foreign investor, says the ACT Party. Audio
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ACT calls for compensation over Lochinver Station
The ACT party is calling for the government to compensate the owner of Lochinver Station after it blocked its sale to Chinese company, Shanghai Pengxin. Audio
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Playing politics in Youth Parliament
Want to be an MP one day? Or a press gallery journalist? Youth Parliament might be for you.
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Question Time for 17 September 2015
- DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Is he satisfied with the financial returns being achieved from the Government's portfolio of State-owned enterprises?
- STUART SMITH to the…
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Meet the Newsmaker: David Seymour
The ACT Party leader on why he's supporting Red Peak, his controversial comment on depression and what he really meant about the French coq. Audio
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Newsmaker - David Seymour
Audio 17 Sep 2015RNZ political journalist Benedict Collins interviews ACT Party leader David Seymour about Red Peak, the media and keeping bars open during the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Red Peak petition signed by 50,000 people
A bright yellow USB stick has arrived at Parliament, holding the signatures of 50,000 people who want the Red Peak design included in the flag referendum.
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The flag debate: Better to wait than botch it
OPINION: The Prime Minister would be wise to listen to his junior coalition partner David Seymour on the flag debacle, argues Matthew Hooton.
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Act says delay flag referendum
Audio 15 Sep 2015Act's David Seymour wants the referendum on a possible flag change postponed until after Christmas. Audio
