ACT Party’s Bold Election Push

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

David Seymour is firing on all cylinders, declaring ACT’s mission to “Lock Labour Out” while also taking shots at coalition partners, Greens, and Te Pāti Māori. His bold new welfare plan promotes work and personal responsibility, with stricter rules and a “managed assistance” system for long-term recipients. He’s also pushing to slash government departments from 43 to just 19, aiming for a leaner, more efficient state. With Nicole McKee stepping in as deputy leader, Seymour’s campaign is loud, colorful, and unapologetically confrontational — calling out rivals by name and painting them as…