David Seymour
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19845.7Global Dominance: 0.00%David Seymour is a New Zealand politician and member of the ACT Party, known for his outspoken views and advocacy for free market policies and personal responsibility. He has served as a Member of Parliament since 2014 and has held various roles within his party, including leadership positions. Seymour is often involved in public discourse on issues such as education reform, housing, and governmental accountability. Recently, he made headlines for addressing a controversial attempt to drive a Land Rover up the steps of New Zealand's Parliament, highlighting his engagement in both political and social issues.
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Act leader David Seymour said his party welcomed NZ First’s announcement.
NZ First plan to abolish Waitangi Tribunal, shift modern claims to Māori ministryNew Zealand· 2026-09-26Mokaraka had previously disrupted events involving political leaders including Hipkins, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour.
Karl Mokaraka heckles Chris Hipkins at Ōtara markets as Trevor Mallard steps inNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour attended the fundraiser.
Society Insider: Multimillionaire tech investor and former media exec wed at the Northern ClubNew Zealand· 2026-09-25
David Seymour is the leader of the Act party and has expressed his views on the future of TVNZ.
Media Insider: Act: We’d sell TVNZ, Paul Henry would be a ‘shoo in’ as broadcasting, media minister; Lachlan Murdoch’s megayacht in NZ; Seven Sharp’s new sponsorNew Zealand· 2026-09-24
David Seymour acknowledged New Zealand's challenges while calling to 'lock Labour out'.
Election battle cries, jibes and Winston v the Greens dominate final Parliament debateNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
David Seymour is described as one of Parliament’s brightest ministers and leads the Act party.
Act’s ‘one law for all’ policy ties it in constitutional knots and ignores history – Deborah CoddingtonNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
David Seymour is the leader of Act and is described by Hager as 'Mr anti-Treaty'.
Journalist Nicky Hager releases latest book Dirty Work on Taxpayers’ UnionNew Zealand· 2026-09-22
David Seymour is the leader of Act and is described by Hager as 'Mr anti-Treaty'.
Journalist Nicky Hager releases latest book Dirty Work on Taxpayers’ UnionNew Zealand· 2026-09-22David Seymour avoids the term 'bottom line' because he knows the problem for the smaller parties.
Minor parties’ ‘bottom lines’ are glorified political ads not to be taken seriously – Andrew KetelsNew Zealand· 2026-09-18
Seymour's column shows he hasn’t bothered to engage with the tourism industry.
I object to the claim I haven’t kept my promises on rates – Wayne BrownNew Zealand· 2026-09-17
David Seymour welcomed businesses to the church of low taxes during a speech at a conference.
Election 2026: David Seymour welcomes businesses to the church of low taxes, as survey shows support for CGTNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
David Seymour is the current deputy prime minister and leader of the Act party.
Danyl McLauchlan: ‘I’d always been mystified by Paul Henry’s appeal. Then I saw him on stage’New Zealand· 2026-09-15
David Seymour expresses agreement on the need for better infrastructure in Auckland.
Mayor Brown and I may not agree on everything, but we agree on this – David SeymourNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
David Seymour is the party leader of Act.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Hosking as CRL opens, promise to police transportNew Zealand· 2026-09-13
David Seymour pushed for the change on the back of an election campaign promise.
Medicine company bids to get pseudoephedrine out from behind pharmacy countersNew Zealand· 2026-09-12David Seymour is the Minister for Regulation who advised the council to consider future prosperity in their enforcement actions.
Te Araroa forest: Council and Summit Forests hold mediated meetingNew Zealand· 2026-09-11
Act leader David Seymour, a couple of days ago, took credit for the idea being canned, saying National would have forged ahead with the stamp duty if it had its way.
Budget 2026: Government got advice on $8b GST hike, suspending Super Fund contributions, and delaying Budget dayNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
David Seymour is the leader of Act who rose one point in the poll.
Labour leads National as Opportunity Party hits 8% in 1News-Verian pollNew Zealand· 2026-08-12
David Seymour is the Act leader who commented on the National Party's internal politics.
National MPs to gather at Parliament to discuss Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Leader David Seymour told Newstalk ZB that all taxes are ultimately paid by workers and consumers.
Rules without consequences: Can National’s Budget plan be trusted? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
David Seymour is the Act Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister who criticized the previous government's spending.
Timothy Bolot at large for 3 years as MSD chases Covid wage subsidy prosecutions, $18m in debt nationallyNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Act leader David Seymour says New Zealand doesn’t need 'distractions' and believes people don’t want politicians focused on themselves.
Election 2026: Act leader David Seymour condemns ‘distractions’ as National MPs set to decide Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11David Seymour is mentioned as a partner in a potential governing arrangement.
Danyl McLauchlan: A National party PM insulting businesses is akin to a Green MP punching a dolphinNew Zealand· 2026-08-10
They are deciding whether Luxon has demonstrated that he – not Peters, not David Seymour, not an uneasy balance between them – is unmistakably in charge.
Helen Clark’s ‘restraint’ lesson for Christopher Luxon - Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
David Seymour, the longtime Epsom MP, expressed gratitude for police responding very rapidly.
Epsom attacks: Inside eight minutes of mayhem on Manukau RdNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
David Seymour is the leader of the Act party.
Chris Hipkins condemns ‘rogue polls’ as Labour tumbles into the 20s, Opportunity hits 5%New Zealand· 2026-08-07David Seymour suggested that Luxon may not realize how his comments were perceived.
Christopher Luxon stands by MMP referendum next term, Chris Bishop calls earlier comments ‘musings’New Zealand· 2026-08-06Epsom MP David Seymour told Breakfast the man was known to police in relation to mental health illness.
Epsom attacks: Jogger assaulted in rampage thankful for kickboxing skillsNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
David Seymour commented on Christopher Luxon's statements regarding his ministers and the electoral system.
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-electedNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
David Seymour is the Act leader represented by Alexandra Vincent Martelli at the hotel preview.
Society Insider: Newstalk ZB host Matt Heath engaged after romantic Auckland proposalNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
