David Seymour becomes Deputy Prime Minister

The story so far

David Seymour, leader of the ACT Party, was set to take over as Deputy Prime Minister from Winston Peters under a coalition agreement, after Peters had served 552 days in the role.^{30, 31 May 2025} Seymour was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister at Government House in Auckland, at the halfway point of the current coalition government.^{31 May 2025} Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely in his new role.^{30, 31 May 2025} At an Auckland brunch the day after his swearing-in, he reflected on the ACT Party's growth over the past decade.^{1 Jun 2025}

Latest

On Sunday, Seymour addressed supporters at an Auckland brunch and reflected on ACT's growth over the past decade.^{1 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 30 May 2025Seymour announced to take over as Deputy Prime Minister from Winston Peters.
2. 31 May 2025Swearing-in ceremony set for Government House in Auckland this Saturday.
3. 31 May 2025Seymour sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, succeeding Winston Peters.
4. 1 Jun 2025Seymour addressed supporters at an Auckland brunch, reflecting on ACT's growth.

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