PM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David Seymour
The Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.
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David Seymour talks rural NZ on The Country
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Opinion: David Seymour putting cart before horse on health insurance
OPINION: Medsafe must first approve off-label medicines, insurers say.
‘Stab in the back’: Abuse survivor decries plan to axe Oranga Tamariki Treaty commitments
The Govt is being accused of turning its back on Māori survivors of abuse in state care.
Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Nearly 2000 jobs have gone or are set to go.
'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David Seymour
The Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.
Govt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in Northland
The first are expected to be up and running by next year.
Claire Trevett: Tough-love Seymour makes the most of the limelight
OPINION: It is lucky the PM doesn't seem to mind sharing limelight as Seymour grabs it.
Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposal
More than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.
More than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loom
A number of job reductions have been due to stop-work notices.
David Seymour: If you really cared about the climate you’d be in school
OPINION: There’s a more sinister side to the school strike movement.
The power of Act and NZ First: who holds the most power - and how they use it
It's become clear which small party ministers have the most influence.
'Embarrassing': Chlöe Swarbrick on David Seymour's call for student protesters to be marked absent
The world doesn’t stop at the classroom door, Green Party co-leader says
Seymour looks at potentially cutting Women, Māori Ministries out of policy talks
Analysis of how policies impact women, Māori, Pacific Peoples may be gone under new rules.
Seymour on why he wants more money for private schools, less for free lunches
Act leader is reviewing public funding for private schools after years with no increase.
Opinion: Political provocation or poetic? David Seymour’s World Poetry Day video ode
OPINION: Diana Wichtel reviews the Act leader's latest attempt at verse.
Revealed: David Seymour's big plans for Pharmac
Seymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.
The Govt belt-tightening that even Seymour thinks went too far
In a wide-ranging chat, David Seymour committed to no new taxes.
Kiwi mum's plea to David Seymour on Pharmac - Samantha Lenik
OPINION: What sort of country are we discussing medical access for cancer patients?
Why does David Seymour want to take food from kids? We find out!
Kea Kids News reporter Rufus is at the Beehive to ask the tough questions.
'We’ve had a gutsful': Neighbours celebrate crackdown on unruly Kāinga Ora tenants
It's intended there will be consequences for tenants who regularly show poor behaviour.
Simon Wilson: What David Seymour's bike crash should mean for Transport Minister's plans
OPINION: While David Seymour crashed his bike, Simeon Brown is crashing transport.
Matthew Hooton: Government faces death by a thousand cuts
OPINION: Luxon’s approach might work in a corporate, but not in bureaucracy.
Watch: David Seymour spat at by student during Manawatū school visit
Seymour's crown car was also allegedly kicked while he was leaving.
Political Roundup: Will the rental tax cut improve life for renters or landlords?
OPINION: 'Of course, many MPs are landlords and will benefit from these new tax cuts.'
David Seymour criticised for claiming foreign ECE teachers 'less useful'
The Associate Education Minister blames poor funding for low morale in the sector.
Public Purse: Why the Ministry for Regulation will be treble the size of the Productivity Commission
The old ministry had 22 staff, but the new one will have around 60.
Act leader David Seymour crashes e-bike
Seymour says a near miss with a car on Parnell Rd was his own fault.
'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty
115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.
Fran O’Sullivan: Power player David Seymour turning his sights on boosting foreign investment
OPINION: The Act leader has emerged as a key change agent.
End of an era: Fair Go axed after 47 years on Kiwi screens
The iconic consumer affairs show has exposed countless rip-off merchants over the years.
‘Immature’: Seymour lashes out at ‘crying’ media, blasts 1News reporter
'They have spent years celebrating and dancing at every slip that a politician makes.'
Seymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sector
Act's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.