David Seymour
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19845.3Global Dominance: 0.01%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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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· 2026-08-11
David 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· 2026-08-07
David 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
Local MP David Seymour described the attacks as a 'horrific event' for the Epsom and Auckland Grammar communities.
Epsom attacks: CCTV shows Auckland Grammar cyclists struck by vehicleNew Zealand· 2026-08-05David Seymour is noted for his humorous defense of the school lunch programme.
Letters: Schooling the minister, the origins of language and humour in politicsNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
David Seymour argues that the proposed phone ban for kids is not a viable solution for social media harm.
A phone ban for kids is not a rethink of my solution for social media harm – David SeymourNew Zealand· 2026-08-01David Seymour, Act leader, spoke against the proposed social media ban for under-16s.
Media Insider: TikTok’s PR offensive - a Parliament party, and a dance around its tax issuesNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
David Seymour echoed concerns about Peters' comments, labeling them as attention-seeking behavior.
China raises Winston Peters’ ‘racist’ comments with MFAT, urges NZ to respect relationshipNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
David Seymour is the leader of the Act Party who commented on National's proposal regarding social media.
National trying to bully media over Opportunity Party coverage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
David Seymour has been noted for riding roughshod over National policy.
In an election campaign of naughty ‘celebrities’, the Chrises are jostling for who has the bigger stick – Tom DillaneNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Chris Hipkins chose to 'kick' David Seymour in a 2023 The Project segment.
Is now the best time for first-home buyers to act? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
Chris Hipkins chose to 'kick' David Seymour in a 2023 The Project segment.
Herald afternoon quiz: July 23New Zealand· 2026-07-23David Seymour was mentioned in relation to a segment on The Project.
Rhythm & Vines: Grieving Rotorua dad welcomes move from GisborneNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
David Seymour was mentioned in the context of a segment on The Project.
Body found in search for missing West Auckland woman Wolvedi DingNew Zealand· 2026-07-23
Act leader David Seymour said he remained committed to removing unelected appointees with voting powers at ECan.
Government concedes it can’t deliver on coalition commitment to repeal controversial law, will have to wait until next termNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
David Seymour is mentioned as part of the potential chaotic Cabinet with Shane Jones and others.
Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones blames media ‘wokeism’ for response to ‘kneepads’ remarkNew Zealand· 2026-07-21
David Seymour was mentioned as part of a potential chaotic Cabinet if Shane Jones and others were re-elected.
Shane Jones would be sacked if he was my MP and made ‘kneepads’ remark, Chris Hipkins saysNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
David Seymour questions the Government's ownership of Cook Strait ferries.
David Seymour questions Govt ownership of Cook Strait ferries after Winston Peters confirms state-owned operatorNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
David Seymour raised concerns with Paul Henry about his readiness for the political environment.
From studio to select committee: Can Paul Henry handle it? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
David Seymour is the leader of Act.
The rise of the celebrity politician – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
David Seymour said Henry represented the sort of wealthy, out-of-touch, easily bored know-it-all the party counted on for support.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: He-man NZ First leader in cross-dressing shockerNew Zealand· 2026-07-17