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Seymour Slams Peters' Plan to Repeal Regulatory Standards Act

11/20/2025

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David Seymour, leader of the Act party, criticized NZ First leader Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act, suggesting a potential coalition with Labour.
Winston Peters called the act a "terrible overreach," claiming it undermines democracy by placing elected officials under an unelected board's oversight.
NZ First plans to campaign against the legislation in the upcoming election, despite having initially requested amendments to enhance the board's independence.
The act aims to improve regulatory transparency but faces criticism over its impact on private property rights and alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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David Seymour, leader of the Act party, criticized NZ First leader Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act, suggesting a potential coalition with Labour.
Winston Peters called the act a "terrible overreach," claiming it undermines democracy by placing elected officials under an unelected board's oversight.
NZ First plans to campaign against the legislation in the upcoming election, despite having initially requested amendments to enhance the board's independence.
The act aims to improve regulatory transparency but faces criticism over its impact on private property rights and alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.