David Seymour to become deputy prime minister

Saturday 31 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 31 May 2025, 6:00am

In this story Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour

ACT leader David Seymour will be named deputy prime minister during a ceremony at Government House in Auckland this Saturday. He succeeds Winston Peters in the role, marking a significant transition for the ACT leader, who was previously the party's only Member of Parliament.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffSat 31 May 2025, 5:00am

   David Seymour: This is the man who couldn’t get ACT over 1%. Look at him now (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostSat 31 May 2025, 5:00am

   ACT’s David takes on Goliath role (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 31 May 2025, 6:00am

   John Campbell: Why is Peters laughing? And what is Seymour thinking? (opens in new tab)