David Seymour to become Deputy Prime Minister this Saturday

Friday 30 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 7:28am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour, NZ First

David Seymour will be sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister on Saturday, taking over the role from Winston Peters. The handover follows a coalition agreement after Peters served 552 days in the position. Seymour has vowed to continue speaking freely in his new role.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldFri 30 May 2025, 5:00am

   Deputy PMs Peters, Seymour discuss working with Luxon, swapping seats in the House and who has the advantage in 2026 (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomFri 30 May 2025, 5:00am

   What Winston will lose when he hands over the baubles of power (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 30 May 2025, 5:00am

   Winston Peters’ Deputy PM tenure is about to end. Here are his greatest hits (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 30 May 2025, 5:41am

   Deputy PM handover: Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 May 2025, 7:28am

   Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign (opens in new tab)