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“As they strive to represent New Zealanders well in the Opposition, so will we, and perhaps where there is a difference is that you will also see many constructive suggestions for a better New Zealand,” Seymour said.
“I imagine it will be a very collegiate relationship with the National Party,” he said of ACT’s relationship with National going forward. “There are areas where we agree, but there are also very good reasons why we have different parties.”
Seymour said ACT is skeptical about the role the state should play.
“I look at the election campaign, and in many cases it seemed like National was trying to compete with Labor to get the government to tax more and do more. Someone has to ask the question: is the hard-working tax dollar being used well? ? “
The Labor Party won 64 seats on election night, meaning it will be able to rule alone, without the need to partner with the Greens who won 10 seats or with New Zealand First, which won no seats and will not return to Parliament.
Newshub revealed Tuesday that Labor will not form a formal coalition with the Greens, and Seymour said that could be problematic because some Green MPs could bring ministerial expertise.
