David Seymour’s Treaty politics distract from Act’s economic agenda, CEOs warn

New Zealand Herald · Fran O'Sullivan · 2026-10-23 10:00 UTC

59% of business leaders say Seymour made the Government friendlier to business.

Yet Seymour’s economic credentials are complicated by his pursuit of the Treaty Principles Bill and the culture-war politics surrounding it.

“Act is clear and consistent with their policy as it pertains to making it easier to do business in New Zealand,” one utilities chief said.

An executive praised Seymour for challenging bureaucracy and making the Government more accountable. “What I respect most is that he gets hammered personally and politically and still doesn’t back down. He takes the attacks, holds his line and keeps going. That takes backbone. New Zealand needs more of this.”

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