David Seymour.
ACT Party candidate in the 2020 New Zealand general election
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 42
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
-
ACT Party leader David Seymour is operating in New Zealand.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
-
ACT leader David Seymour criticized the government for a lack of efficiency in New Zealand.Some support2 reports
-
David Seymour criticized political attacks directed at grocers.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
Grey criticized David Seymour's proposed pay cuts as the ACT party operates in New Zealand.Some support2 reports
-
David Seymour, as SOE Minister, previously favored asset privatization while the government maintains ownership of state-owned enterprises.Some support1 report
-
NZ imposes sanctions on Russian commodities and Seymour questions trade bans amid ICJ ruling on occupied territories.Some support3 reports
-
David Seymour discussed new regulatory protections in New Zealand.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
-
David Seymour used his platform to voice opposition regarding the university's medical program.Some support3 reports
-
David Seymour calls on Meta to change policies, while the NZ government discusses challenges to match settings and Parliament considers regulation.Some support1 report
-
James Meager and David Seymour announced drone regulation reforms on August 19, 2026.Some support4 reports
-
On July 1, 2026, it was reported that David Seymour's past coalition stance had influenced New Zealand politics.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Paul Henry's media profile has attracted scrutiny, leading to the requirement that David Seymour establish boundaries regarding Henry's public conduct.Some support1 report
-
Alleged offensive behavior and sustained attacks led to the resignation of the RNZ CEO amid pressure on public institutions.Some support3 reports1 development inside
-
The Ministry of Regulation is facing a review, with Seymour's funding group proposing cuts and the Ministry recommending flexible qualifications.Some support1 report
-
The Ministry of Education operates in New Zealand, and David Seymour serves as Deputy Prime Minister.Some support1 report
-
David Seymour campaigned for the ACT Party in New Zealand on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Katherine Rich wrote to New Zealand politician David Seymour regarding business levies on June 1, 2026.Well supported3 reports
-
Winston Peters discussed the Middle East situation on Ryan Bridge's TODAY show while serving alongside David Seymour in a coalition.Some support2 reports
-
David Seymour criticized Chris Hipkins' spending promises in New Zealand politics.Some support3 reports
-
David Seymour has been involved in a new development supporting the launch of a commercial property development called The Yards.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around David Seymour this week
News at the entities that move David Seymour most-
Health New Zealand StructuralThe Tertiary Education Commission is basing student enrollment on Health New Zealand capacity, prompting questions about the TEC's decision-making process.Moves David Seymour
-
ACT StructuralMTLT has called for a review of the existing liquor prohibition act.Moves David Seymour
-
cabinet StructuralCabinet staff signed an audit contract with KPMG, with the Australian National Audit Office managing the audit functions for the Commonwealth.Moves David Seymour
-
board OperationalEd Case was appointed to the Board of Trustees on October 18, 2026.Moves David Seymour
-
Nicola Willis OperationalThe government announced a plan to create 220,000 new jobs.Moves David Seymour
-
Paul Henry OperationalSeveral political figures, including David Seymour, Paul Henry, and Todd Stephenson, are campaigning in New Zealand while the government manages healthcare spending.Moves David Seymour
Connections
The 38 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nicola Willis Operational
The individuals actively compete in the policy arena, debating tax changes and criticizing each other's budget management.
-
Health New Zealand Structural
David Seymour holds the role of Associate Health Minister within the organizational context of Health New Zealand.
-
ACT Structural
David Seymour serves as the leader of the ACT party, defining its political trajectory.
-
Chris Hipkins Operational
David Seymour actively challenges Chris Hipkins' political policy and spending promises through public criticism.
-
government Operational
David Seymour actively critiques the government's fiscal performance, efficiency, and debt levels, and competes against government spending.
-
RMA Structural
David Seymour's political sphere (ACT) is responsible for replacing RMA with new property laws.
-
cabinet Structural
David Seymour, as an ACT leader, actively advises on policy and chairs committee meetings within the Cabinet.
-
Climate Change Commission Operational
David Seymour's political sphere is actively proposing specific measures to dismantle the Climate Change Commission.
Show all 38 connections
-
James Meager Operational
The two ministers jointly announced drone regulation reforms.
-
Waitangi Tribunal Structural
David Seymour is actively advocating for the winding up of the Waitangi Tribunal.
-
University of Auckland Operational
David Seymour has publicly opposed specific programs and schemes run by the University of Auckland.
-
Foodstuffs Structural
David Seymour's political sphere (ACT) has proposed a structural separation of Foodstuffs.
-
Grant Robertson Operational
David Seymour actively challenges Grant Robertson's budget spending and assumptions.
-
Paul Henry Operational
Seymour actively manages, promotes, and sets professional boundaries for Henry within the ACT party structure.
-
Grey Operational
Grey, as a CTU president, actively criticizes the policy proposals of the ACT party associated with David Seymour.
-
Ministry of Regulation Operational
The Ministry of Regulation issues recommendations regarding flexible qualifications that affect David Seymour's professional context.
-
David Seymour Operational
The entities are described as ministers who actively coordinate and support regulatory changes.
-
Winston Peters Operational
The two political leaders share a history of coalition partnership and currently coordinate to resist government policy.
-
Karen Chhour Operational
Chhour's speaking engagements were functionally dependent on Seymour's availability or absence.
-
Henry Shared context
Two political figures operating in the same political sphere, evidenced by one joining a political party.
-
GPA Mentioned together
GPA is mentioned in the context of David Seymour's role as Minister of Health.
-
Golden Bay Cement Structural
As ACT leader, B provides operational support necessary for A's continued viability.
-
Katherine Rich Operational
A contacted B regarding shared business levies.
-
Auckland Shared context
Auckland serves as the geographic context for David Seymour's political activities.
-
Meta Mentioned together
David Seymour calls on Meta to consider and implement policy changes.
-
board Operational
David Seymour acknowledged a regulatory report issued by the Board.
-
Otago Daily Times Mentioned together
Otago Daily Times reported on David Seymour in the context of an election.
-
Electoral Commission Shared context
The Electoral Commission operates within the political ecosystem where private donations to parties are tracked.
-
Simeon Brown Mentioned together
Simeon Brown and David Seymour are described as being politically linked.
-
Crown Mentioned together
The relationship is established through the context that David Seymour previously favored asset privatization policies.
-
Mental Health Foundation Operational
The Mental Health Foundation actively opposes policy proposals put forward by David Seymour's political sphere.
-
National Party Operational
David Seymour warns the National Party against pursuing unilateral policy changes.
-
Labour Party Operational
David Seymour advises the National Party to consult with the Labour Party.
-
Enrich Mentioned together
The relationship is weakly suggested by a single snapshot referencing Seymour's funding review group.
-
Epsom Shared context
Epsom is identified as the electoral seat providing political context for David Seymour's influence.
-
John Key Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not directly describe a relationship between John Key and David Seymour.
-
Methanex Shared context
The single snapshot links Methanex's LNG development to gas supply impacts, but does not explicitly couple the relationship to David Seymour.
-
parliament Mentioned together
No evidence observed linking David Seymour to the functioning of Parliament.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- David Seymour criticized political attacks directed at grocers.
- Grey criticized David Seymour's proposed pay cuts as the ACT party operates in New Zealand.
- David Seymour, as SOE Minister, previously favored asset privatization while the government maintains ownership of state-owned enterprises.
- NZ imposes sanctions on Russian commodities and Seymour questions trade bans amid ICJ ruling on occupied territories.
- David Seymour used his platform to voice opposition regarding the university's medical program.
August 2026
3 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- ACT gained influence through the Epsom seat.
- On July 1, 2026, it was reported that David Seymour's past coalition stance had influenced New Zealand politics.
- Paul Henry's media profile has attracted scrutiny, leading to the requirement that David Seymour establish boundaries regarding Henry's public conduct.
- The Ministry of Regulation is facing a review, with Seymour's funding group proposing cuts and the Ministry recommending flexible qualifications.
- The Ministry of Education operates in New Zealand, and David Seymour serves as Deputy Prime Minister.
June 2026
7 events- David Seymour discussed new regulatory protections in New Zealand.
- Alleged offensive behavior and sustained attacks led to the resignation of the RNZ CEO amid pressure on public institutions.
- David Seymour campaigned for the ACT Party in New Zealand on June 1, 2026.
- Katherine Rich wrote to New Zealand politician David Seymour regarding business levies on June 1, 2026.
- Winston Peters discussed the Middle East situation on Ryan Bridge's TODAY show while serving alongside David Seymour in a coalition.
- David Seymour criticized Chris Hipkins' spending promises in New Zealand politics.
- David Seymour has been involved in a new development supporting the launch of a commercial property development called The Yards.