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James Christmas Joins Act Party, Eyes Leadership Role

4/12/2026

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James Christmas joined the Act Party as a candidate for the upcoming election.
Act leader David Seymour welcomed him and hinted at a possible leadership role.
Christmas described himself as a classical liberal and said Act shares his values.
He aims to address Treaty reform despite past challenges in passing legislation.
He is among eight Act candidates in the Tamaki electorate after Brooke van Velden's departure, with the final candidate to be announced on April 20.

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James Christmas joined the Act Party as a candidate for the upcoming election.
Act leader David Seymour welcomed him and hinted at a possible leadership role.
Christmas described himself as a classical liberal and said Act shares his values.
He aims to address Treaty reform despite past challenges in passing legislation.
He is among eight Act candidates in the Tamaki electorate after Brooke van Velden's departure, with the final candidate to be announced on April 20.