David Seymour
New ZealandpoliticianMaleb. 19844.0Global 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 Hipkins had his 'head in the sand' on the policy.
Labour says superannuation is sustainable without changes, Treasury warns that may cost billions of dollars in tax or debtNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
David Seymour appears to have blocked Nicola Willis from pursuing a higher bank tax proposal.
What Nicola Willis is banking on in Budget 2026 – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
David Seymour is the Act leader who commented on the potential impact of the new bank levy on customers.
Budget 2026: National expects to campaign on new bank tax if coalition can’t agree to one - Nicola WillisNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
David Seymour criticized RNZ and Paul Thompson regarding their operations.
Media Insider: RNZ shake-up: New board chair, directors revealed; Who’s in line to be CEO?; PR boss: ‘All the big ad agencies are morphing into PR stunt agencies’New Zealand· 2026-05-29
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour arrived at the Budget 2026 lock-up.
Budget 2026 live Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questionsNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
David Seymour is the Act leader and believes customers will pay the cost of the new levy.
Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nicola Willis directs banks not to pass levy costs on to Kiwis, David Seymour says customers will payNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
David Seymour is the Act leader who emphasized the need for change in response to superannuation questions.
Budget 2026: Schools and hospitals win, banks get surprise tax, Nicola Willis gets to surplus, and launches super-sized attack on NZ First and Labour for ‘robbing’ Kiwis under 50New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Act leader David Seymour strongly hinted this would make its way into the Budget during an appearance on Ryan Bridge TODAY.
Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to comeNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
David Seymour is a politician whose poll numbers have increased.
Election 2026: Speculation mounts about Christopher Luxon’s future as National sinks in latest pollNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
Seymour made clear on Thursday his support for the intensification changes isn’t contingent on maps being produced.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop clears up ‘maps’ talk in Auckland housing debate, Mayor Wayne Brown says David Seymour ‘trying to screw me’New Zealand· 2026-03-05
David Seymour has discussed the reasonable disagreement about international law in relation to repressive states.
Winston Peters can’t resist crack at Christopher Luxon over Iran fumble – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
David Seymour criticised the council for releasing the zoning maps late when the two million homes figure was under consideration.
Chris Bishop and Wayne Brown clash over Auckland’s latest housing density plansNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
David Seymour is mentioned in the context of political maneuvering.
No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school – Letters to the EditorNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
David Seymour, the Act Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister, has criticized Air New Zealand for focusing on 'virtue-signalling fantasies'.
Could there be more happening behind the scenes at Air New Zealand? Seymour thinks so – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour called for the Government to sell its 51% share.
Air New Zealand political drama: Airports support ‘reset’ after $40m lossNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Associate Health Minister David Seymour discussed the government's response to cyber threats and security in relation to the MediMap breach.
MediMap director says hacker corrupted patient details after stealing user login credentialsNew Zealand· 2026-02-24
Act leader David Seymour reacted critically to Chris Hipkins’ State of the Nation speech.
Watch live: Act leader David Seymour reacts to Chris Hipkins’ State of the Nation speechNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
Although David Seymour comfortably holds the seat, the electorate party vote in Epsom goes to National.
Auckland housing density plan scaled back amid density row in key suburbs - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
David Seymour was among those marching with the Act Party float.
Auckland Rainbow Parade draws thousands as police boost presenceNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
Act leader David Seymour expressed concerns about the Army taking sides on bicultural status and guaranteed rights.
Winston Peters and David Seymour upset over Army’s bicultural plan – and how Judith Collins respondedNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
David Seymour, Act leader and Regulations Minister, stated that more needs to be done to control aggressive dogs.
Dog attack: Runner bitten by dogs weeks before fatal mauling in Kaihu, NorthlandNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Seymour said he would never make such comments but would leave others to judge them for themselves.
Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
David Seymour is the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and a prominent supporter of military aid to Ukraine.
Заступник прем’єр-міністра Нової Зеландії Девід Сеймур про допомогу Україні, підземні бункери на випадок ядерної війни і людей пригод на краю світу
Ukraine· 2026-02-17
David Seymour is the leader of Act.
Coalition Government would be re-elected on latest poll, but both major parties downNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
David Seymour is the leader of Act and supports Luxon and Watts regarding the LNG plant.
Luxon has done a poor job of selling $1b LNG terminal and India trade deal – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour discusses the critical minerals framework in a press conference.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is ‘going to need support’, ‘capital investment’ for critical mineral sector as talks with US continueNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Minister for Regulation David Seymour announced a reform of the regulations surrounding the industrial hemp sector that included scrapping the current licensing regime.
Hemp milk: Kiwi woman bets on next plant-based craze with US businessNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
David Seymour repeats a stunt at the Ellerslie Car Show to raise awareness for a charity supporting children with rheumatic heart disease.
David Seymour repeats Land Rover steps stunt at Ellerslie Car ShowNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
David Seymour dismissed the bill’s defeat as a 'pyrrhic victory'.
Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026 - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Act leader David Seymour's audience reception was far more subdued than the year prior.
Waitangi 2026: Te Pāti Māori apologises, calls for new hui with Ngāpuhi as fractures continue to showNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
