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flag ACT Party leader David Seymour launched his 2026 campaign, advocating for a smaller government modeled on Norway’s efficiency.

flag ACT Party leader David Seymour launched his 2026 election campaign in Christchurch, calling for a smaller, more efficient government by reducing ministerial portfolios to 20 and departments to 30, citing Norway’s model as a benchmark. flag He criticized New Zealand’s current structure—77 portfolios, over 40 departments—as inefficient, costly, and lacking accountability, arguing it undermines productivity, fuels the cost of living, and erodes public trust. flag Seymour blamed the current coalition for fiscal mismanagement, unbalanced budgets, and ideological policymaking, while promoting ACT as a pragmatic alternative focused on streamlining bureaucracy, cutting waste, and restoring national unity. flag The campaign highlights proposed reforms to government size and structure, with emphasis on fiscal responsibility and economic performance ahead of the November election.

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