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.
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Matthew Hooton: Government faces death by a thousand cuts
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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
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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.
Anti-extremism centre director says Govt might be child-hating 'death cult', calls for resignation
It is the second social media spat involving Seymour this week.
Hastings principal to David Seymour: There is such a thing as a beneficial free lunch
Hawke's Bay researcher says missing one meal a week can set student learning back years.
David Seymour wants future where every student intervention is tracked, including lunch
His school lunches portfolio is top of mind for needing better metrics.
'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches
'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'
Charities blast ‘extremely concerning’ David Seymour school lunches appointment
Act leader says free meals policy is 'under consideration' ahead of the Budget.
Schools fear more kids will skip class if free lunches axed
Educators say the free meal is the only reason some show up.
Letters: Red tape strangling NZ; truancy fines work; end of Eden Park
OPINION: 'Eden Park has had its day, it is time for something ambitious.'
Letters: Why we need to pay more tax; a better Auckland stadium site
OPINION: "NZ will have to learn to make sacrifices and save."
Letters: Herne Bay residents object to sewerage upgrade; fuel tax scrapped
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon just chose to disagree with two-thirds of his own voters
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David Seymour appears to have benefited from the Waitangi Day events' heated atmosphere.
Matthew Hooton: How Luxon can clean up Treaty Principles Bill mess
OPINION: The PM has already ruled out controversial bill from becoming law.
PM rules out support beyond Select Committee for Treaty Principles Bill
The PM made his stance on the bill clear in his post-Cabinet conference.
Richard Prebble: No court has ever said the Treaty created a legal partnership
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Act launches campaign to twist National's arm on Treaty referendum
The Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.