David Seymour

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.

Born on Feb 15, 1984 (41 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.01%

Persistence

43 wks

Reach

534,391

Power

23,272$

Sentiment

5.13

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	23	5.13	2.09%	+430%	4,822,233	534,391	$210,000	23,272$
Totals	23				4,822,233	534,391	$210,000	23,272$

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Recent Mentions

New Zealand: David Seymour criticized the United Nations for its handling of race relations issues in New Zealand. 4

Lady Tureiti Moxon Shane Jones Paul Goldsmith Julia Gabel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘UN is a joke’: Government ministers take aim at United Nations over report criticising New Zealand treatment of Māori

New Zealand: David Seymour, the Associate Education Minister, gave Casey a tour of the Beehive and Parliament buildings. 6

Casey Paul Lynne Best Tayla Paul Raewyn Krammer Jacinda Ardern Ashley Bloomfield Kelly Makiha

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rotorua student Casey Paul’s 13 years of perfect school attendance honoured

New Zealand: David Seymour blames Haeata Community Campus head for avoidable week of drama. 4

Peggy Burrows Vincent Arbuckle

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mouldy lunches: David Seymour blames Haeata Community Campus head for avoidable week of drama

New Zealand: David Seymour warned against copying regulatory models currently failing in Australia and the UK. 4

Catherine Wedd Erica Stanford Chris Hipkins Cecilia Robinson David Harvey

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: National’s under-16 social media ban plan clashes with digital reality - David Harvey

New Zealand: Act leader David Seymour supported Luxon's view on mortgage rates being a matter for individual banks. 6

Christopher Luxon Nicola Willis Dr Anna Breman Chris Hipkins

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Nicola Willis react as Westpac hikes mortgage rates

New Zealand: David Seymour, leader of Act, criticized Wedd’s bill as 'simple, neat and wrong'. 4

Anthony Albanese Cecilia Robinson Catherine Wedd Christopher Luxon Brent Carey David Harvey Anna Curzon Chris Keall

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work? A Q&A

New Zealand: David Seymour is mentioned as the Associate Finance Minister in relation to RNZ's financial situation. 5

Paul Goldsmith Nicola Willis Pip Keane Jim Mather Paul Thompson Shayne Currie

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: RNZ salary costs rise $5m, number of people earning more than $100,000 increases from 145 to 178

New Zealand: Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour challenged the school’s claims the expired meals were delivered by contractor Compass Group. 5

Vincent Arbuckle Tom Rose

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills

New Zealand: Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour channelled Labour Prime Minister Norman Kirk’s famous misquote. 6

Simon Court Christopher Luxon Norman Kirk Bishop

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government bins RMA, promises new planning laws will slash consents, add $3b a year to economy

New Zealand: David Seymour is the Associate Minister of Health who has introduced new rules for medicine imports. 6

Danyl Mclauchlan Christopher Luxon Winston Peters Todd Mcclay Erica Stanford Chris Bishop Chris Penk Simeon Brown Brooke Van Velden Nicola Willis Paul Goldsmith Shane Jones

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Danyl McLauchlan on the highs and lows of the year for the coalition govt