David Seymour
End of Life Choice bill passes second reading
ACT Party leader David Seymour's member's bill that would give terminally ill people the right to choose assisted dying has cleared its latest hurdle in Parliament.
Seymour applauds euthanasia bill passing second reading
It was expected to go down to the wire but the second reading of the End-of-Life-Choice bill easily passed in Parliament on Wednesday night.
Just 20 MPs had the opportunity to debate the bill and… Audio
Euthanasia bill's second reading passes 70-50 in Parliament
It was expected to go down to the wire but the second reading of the End-of-Life-Choice bill easily passed in Parliament on Wednesday night.
Just 20 MPs had the opportunity to debate the bill and… Audio
Seymour's euthanasia bill faces vote in Parliament
The bill that would give the terminally ill the right to choose to die faces a make or break vote in Parliament later today. MPs will vote according to their consciences on whether to let David… Audio
Seymour's End of Life Choice bill faces MPs' vote
It's a big day for ACT leader David Seymour today as his End of Life Choice Bill faces judgment from his fellow MPs. The bill - that would give the terminally ill the right to choose to die - faces a… Video, Audio
David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill to get Second Reading
Dr Sinead Donnelly from the Care Alliance has just set out the case of more than 1000 doctors who are opposed to ACT Leader David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill, they'd prefer people who have… Audio
23 MPs still undecided on euthanasia vote
New Zealand MPs are set to vote on euthanasia this Wednesday, but 23 of them are still undecided. Medical, legal and ethical experts have their say, including a visiting Canadian doctor who has… Audio
Seymour unfazed as doctors fight End of Life Choice Bill
Those backing the End of Life Choice Bill are confident push back from doctors won't derail the bill's second reading on Wednesday.
David Seymour's bill would give people with a terminal illness the… Audio
Act's free-speech political pitch triggers the media
The Act party struggles to attract supporters, but has no problem getting the attention of the media. Its new proposals to beef up freedom of speech were debated throughout the week in the news. Audio
Act's free-speech political pitch triggers the media
The Act party struggles to attract supporters, but has no problem getting the attention of the media. Its new proposals to beef up freedom of speech were debated throughout the week in the news.
AudioWho's Up? ACT leader and Epsom MP David Seymour
As you know, we love to find out Who's Up at this time - and why they're awake bright and early. This morning we're joined by someone who's become just as well known for his twerking on Dancing With… Audio
'Don't vote for us' Seymour tells alt-right extremists
The ACT party is targeting free speech and radical tax reform as it works to up voter support heading into next year's election.
The party has re-launched with the slogan 'act for freedom'.
Its… Audio
Budget 2019 political game 'immature' - David Seymour
ACT Party leader David Seymour says the political game being played by the government and the National Party over leaked Budget details is immature and misses the point.
He says the real issue is… Audio
We ask MPs how they might vote on voluntary euthanasia bill
Members of parliament are weighing up where they stand on the issue of voluntary euthanasia - and individual views are important as the bill will go to a conscience vote. Video, Audio
End of Life Choice Bill in rigorous process - David Seymour
The euthanasia bill being considered by Parliament appears to be in difficulty, so its sponsor, David Seymour, says he is willing to limit it to the terminally ill. The Justice Select Committee tabled… Video, Audio
David Seymour considers changes to euthanasia bill
David Seymour is now willing to rule out people with grievous and irremediable conditions from his euthanasia bill - this means it may only apply to terminally ill people with six months to live. He… Video, Audio
Select committee recommends changes to euthanasia legislation
Euthanasia legislation is likely to be amended and restricted only to the terminally ill, if it makes it through the next vote in Parliament. The justice committee delivered its response to the bill… Video, Audio
Reporters returning to politics as usual
Normal party politics have been mostly in abeyance since last month’s terrorist attack. But some political reporters are already returning to political reporting as usual - analysing political… Audio
Reporters returning to politics as usual
Normal party politics have been mostly in abeyance since last month’s terrorist attack. But some political reporters are already returning to political reporting as usual - analysing political…
AudioIs David Seymour being bullied?
Everyone's having a laugh at the ACT leader's expense after he bungled a parliamentary motion yesterday - but are we going a bit too far? Audio