David Seymour criticises motorist after video shows him overtaking on SH1

Friday 5 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 7:39pm

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Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has criticised a driver who filmed him overtaking on Auckland's State Highway 1. The video, shared on Reddit, shows an ACT Party branded vehicle accelerating past a motorist in the right-hand lane. The footage shows the car's speedometer reaching just under 110km/h.

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1. StuffFri 5 Sep 2025, 5:49pm

   David Seymour slams driver who filmed him overtaking in left-hand lane on SH1 (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 5 Sep 2025, 7:39pm

   Video shows David Seymour speeding, undertaking on Auckland motorway (opens in new tab)