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Speech to the International Symposium on Safeguarding Democracy and Freedom, and Countering Foreign Interference.

“Today’s legislation merging four ministries into one is a step in the right direction, but those flashing lights on the dashboard won’t turn off unless we make the Government even smaller and more accountable,” ACT Leader David Seymour says.

The Government will now await Auckland Council producing a summary of how the zones will change before legislating.

Speech by David Seymour, February 15, 2026

ACT Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Todd Stephenson says serious questions remain about the long-delayed, taxpayer-funded documentary on Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick, now that New Zealand has entered an election year.

ACT Energy and Resources spokesman Simon Court says the move to import LNG is the right decision, but a sobering reminder of how far New Zealand has gone backwards.