David Seymour criticises Rawiri Waititi over views on African leader

Friday 4 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 4 Jul 2025, 7:36am

In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has called Te Pāti Māori a threat to democracy. This follows co-leader Rawiri Waititi describing Burkina Faso's military ruler, Ibrahim Traoré, as his modern-day hero.

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1. RNZFri 4 Jul 2025, 7:13am

   David Seymour criticises Rawiri Waititi for 'insane views' about African leader Ibrahim Traoré (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 4 Jul 2025, 7:36am

   Seymour criticises Waititi for 'insane views' on African leader (opens in new tab)