ACT Party to endorse candidates in upcoming local elections

Wednesday 19 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Mar 2025, 5:00am

In this story Labour Party, ACT Party, David Seymour, Chris Hipkins, Christchurch City Council, Tory Whanau

The ACT Party has announced it will stand candidates in the upcoming local council elections. While David Seymour supports the move, some Christchurch City Council members argue that local government should remain free from party politics.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldWed 19 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   David Seymour and Chris Hipkins are right, local politics needs a shake-up – Editorial (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 19 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   No room for ‘pretendependence’: Voters warned about party politics in Christchurch (opens in new tab)