Seymour expected to blow open controversial privatisation debate
The Act leader is speaking in Auckland.
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Parliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demand
Two bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.
Letters: Look overseas for hot house solutions
OPINION: 'We're unintentionally creating heat traps in our pursuit of modern aesthetics.'
David Seymour: The Regulatory Standards Bill will help get our mojo back as a country
OPINION: We’ll see more homes, more jobs, more community - and more hope.
Editorial: Why Seymour’s Treaty bill sparked historic public response
OPINION: Seymour's Treaty Bill sparks outrage; over 470,000 submissions received.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions reopen after website woes
More than 300,000 submissions set a new record for the Treaty Principles Bill.
Inside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each other
Working with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.
Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes
The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.
David Seymour looks to cut hairdressing regulations with review
David Seymour says current rules are "frustrating for business owners and customers".
Audrey Young: Troubled waters – Peters, Seymour clash over ferry plan
OPINION: The new Minister for Rail is not in a collaborative mood.
‘An announcement about an announcement’: Labour slams ferry delay
Chris Hipkins has accused the coalition of dithering on replacing the ferries.
Ryan Bridge: Poll bump shows David Seymour's Treaty strategy is working
OPINION: In NZ we’ve had two years of per capita recession and we’re absolutely sick of it
Latest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZF
It follows another political poll earlier in the day.
Northland's first charter school to open under new regime revealed
New charter school Te Rito, Te Kura Taiao, opens in January, teaching in te reo Māori.
The minister who (might) save Christmas (parades)
The Regulation Ministry's tipline has received a complaint about Santa's seat belt.
Richard Prebble: The coalition Govt is creating red tape as fast as Labour
OPINION: David Seymour's regulation-busting ministry needed more than ever.
Simon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The Office
OPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?
Pharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah Fitt
The revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.
Opinion: What TJ Perenara's haka tells us about New Zealand
OPINION: TJ Perenara has now retired but we can’t say the same about this issue.
Barry Soper: Coalitions in the past have been fraught - and this one is no different
OPINION: Leading a coalition Government needs a rhinoceros hide.
Alwyn Poole: Seymour should walk away from Associate Education Minister role
OPINION: Seymour’s next six months will be consumed by the Treaty Principles Bill.
Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.
Arapaki to open in Term 1, 2025
The first charter school announced to open under the Government’s new regime will be based on an Australian model. Video / George Heard
Act acknowledgement of rangatiratanga raises 'a whole lot of questions'
Experts criticise Seymour's Bill, calling his Ngāi Tahu concession 'unworkable'.
‘Every human being for themselves’: Winston Peters hints at 2026 election plans
Winston Peters says all coalitions are difficult and you have to compromise.
David Seymour's bold moves: From Act leader to deputy PM
After public criticism, David Seymour is doubling down on his policy stance.
How Seymour ‘got it wrong’ about Peters - and why Treaty bill could live on
'Difficult to see genie getting put back in the bottle.'
Do Māori have rights other New Zealanders don’t have?
The issue has been brought into sharp focus by the Treaty Principles Bill.
David Seymour on the coalition's first year in power
Adam Pearse and Claire Trevett interview Act leader David Seymour on the coalition's first year in power. Video / Mark Mitchell
Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara’s Treaty statement was censored
Wall said it was a powerful last haka and people should be 'incredibly proud'.
PM on working with Peters and Seymour and why ‘coalition of chaos’ defied critics
Luxon on the first year of his Government and how his relationship with co-leaders differs.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're having the Treaty debate - it’s either hysterical, or adult
OPINION: Labour also needs a cup of tea and lie down to calm their nerves.
Letters: House haka was boisterous but dignified
OPINION: 'Please fix both these major driving problems this year.'