David Seymour works shift at St Heliers Four Square
Friday 2 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Labour Party, National Party, ACT Party, David Seymour, NZ First, Green Party
ACT Party leader David Seymour worked a shift at a St Heliers supermarket. The move comes as the party increases criticism of the National Party's proposal to break up the supermarket duopoly. ACT is also experiencing an increase in donations during the election campaign.
Key facts
5 facts
- David Seymour is the leader of the ACT Party.
- ACT opposes splitting Foodstuffs into two entities.
- ACT has received $275,000 in donations of $20,000 or more since National's policy announcement.
- National has received $52,000 in donations of $20,000 or more during the same period.
- Seymour worked a shift at St Heliers Four Square.
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ACT Party leader David Seymour worked a shift at the St Heliers Four Square supermarket. During the visit, he expressed opposition to the National Party's plan to split Foodstuffs into two entities.
Seymour argued that making it easier for new competitors to enter the market is the correct approach rather than market intervention. He stated, “We’re going to hold the line against political parties that are panicking and want the main enemy of New Zealand business to be the New Zealand Government”.
The ACT Party has seen a surge in donations since National announced its policy, receiving $275,000 in donations of $20,000 or more. In comparison, National has received $52,000 in donations of that size.
Seymour noted that significant National Party donors have expressed concerns regarding structural economic reform. He claimed at least five National MPs have approached him or an ACT MP to ask if the party will stop the policy.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and The Post.
