David Seymour
MPs back in the House as Parliament resumes before election
A small group of MPs have returned to the capital for a stripped back version of Parliament - with the government's Covid response, in particular the country's border at the top of the agenda.
It was… Audio
Parliament’s reprise plan
Parliament is back and the MPs are already knee-deep in Covid. We outline the plan for the unexpected reprise of Parliament.
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Parliament’s reprise plan
Parliament is back and the MPs are already knee-deep in Covid. We outline the plan for the unexpected reprise of Parliament.
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Covid-19: Politicians headed back to Parliament
MPs will return to the Capital today - for three weeks at Parliament no one expected.
The 2020 general election has been pushed back four weeks to 17 October, which means politicians will reconvene… Audio
Covid-19: Prime Minister to unveil election date decision as opponents call for delay
New Zealand will find out at 10am on Monday morning if the election will go ahead on 19 September, or whether it will be delayed because of the Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland .
The decision is solely… Audio
Election campaigns screech to halt as new lockdown comes
The shock Covid-19 lockdown has seen election season screech to a halt and may yet derail voting day altogether.
Parliament was due to terminate today, marking the official end of term and the start… Audio
Parliament's final debate
The 52nd Parliament has come to an end and in typical parliamentary fashion the MPs finished it off with a debate. Audio
Parliament's final debate
The 52nd Parliament has come to an end and in typical parliamentary fashion the MPs finished it off with a debate.
AudioACT the big winner in new Colmar Brunton poll
The ACT Party was the big winner in last night's Colmar Brunton poll, with 5 percent support - its highest polling in 17 years.
David Seymour is the party's leader.
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David Seymour talks about the ACT party's poll result
ACT was the big winner among the minor parties in the 1News Colmar Brunton poll last night, coming in at 5 percent. The Greens are also sitting on 5 percent, while New Zealand First is steady on 2… Audio
A harsh general - photo essay
As a debate goes from electoral to eviscerating The House captures the moments
A harsh general - photo essay
As a debate goes from electoral to eviscerating The House captures the moments
AudioSeymour on Peters' leak accusation
ACT leader David Seymour says Winston Peters' claim he was involved in leaking his superannuation details is baseless.
Peters used Parliamentary Privilege to claim former National Party press… Audio
David Seymour has good working relationship with Collins
Indira speaks with ACT leader David Seymour. Audio
Todd Muller quits: David Seymour on resignation news
Todd Muller has resigned as leader of the National Party and Leader of the Opposition.
ACT Party leader David Seymour speaks to Gyles Beckford. 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. 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
