David Seymour

Checkpoint has been trying to reach some of the protest intermediaries who met Act leader David Seymour to discuss what he called a "mature de-escalation" of the stand-off at Parliament.

Checkpoint… Video, Audio

"Irresponsible" - in a word that is how the Prime Minister has summed up the ACT leader's decision to meet some of those involved in the protest.

David Seymour on the other hand says it is time for… Video, Audio

The anti-vaccine protest outside Parliament seems to have united politicians. Not a single MP has come out to talk to the few hundred protesting the vaccine mandates. The Prime Minister has said they… Audio

It's 'game on' according to National's leader Chris Luxon, with the party gaining ground in the first political poll of the year.

The One News Kantar Poll has National back in the 30s at 32 percent -… Audio

Doctors are warning they won't be able to help all of their patients when there are thousands of daily Omicron infections.

The warning follows the announcement of the Government's three-phase plan to… Audio

Businesses say the government's order of rapid antigen tests has tripped up their pandemic planning.

The Food and Grocery Council says it's members are profoundly disappointed the government has… Audio

ACT Party leader David Seymour talks to Lisa Owen about the government's three-phased Omicron response.

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Time for a Christmas wish from our political leaders.

Here's David Seymour. Audio

Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year.  Audio

Northland iwi say setting up road blocks in partnership with police is crucial to help protect Māori communities in preparation for the Auckland borders opening up.

Under the Covid-19 Public Health… Audio

Mandatory vaccines could be part of New Zealand life for some time to come, with the Prime Minister reluctant to talk about when they might be lifted.

The first deadline is for for health and… Audio

The 7th November was the first day New Zealanders who are suffering with a terminal illness may be eligible for the Assisted Dying Service. Act leader David Seymour originally put forward the… Audio

There's no logic to today's tweaks to MIQ according to ACT leader David Seymour.

The government shortened managed isolation stays from 14 to to seven days in a government-run facility, followed by… Video, Audio

Mayors around the country are describing their shock and dismay as they face being forced into the 3 Waters model by legislation.

The reforms will transfer the management of water assets from the… Audio

The ACT Party's fully in support of moving towards quarantining people at home, and in fact would like it extended further.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says low risk cases who can… Audio

A sweeping review of electoral laws will look into whether the political donations regime should be scrapped, and public money be used to bankroll political parties.

Also under consideration is the… Audio

Opposition parties’ plans for lockdown-free Covid management and re-opening our borders made headlines this week - kicked off former PM John Key last weekend. All of them dangled the prospect of free… Audio

The ACT leader David Seymour says the latest Colmar Brunton poll is a great result for the centre right.

Support for the Act Party has increased by five percentage points to 14 percent in the 1News… Audio

The prospect of David Seymour becoming deputy Prime Minister is now a step closer to reality. The ACT party continues its upward trend with a five percent increase in the latest One News Colmar… Audio

National's embattled leader surprised the media by spurning some interview opportunities this week - and the public exposure that would have come with them. But while political reporters often… Audio