“It’s no more complicated than that, there’s no hidden story there.”James Christmas will be a candidate for Act at this election. Photo / NZ HeraldDescribing himself as a “classical liberal” who had supported Act at university, Christmas believed liberalism “really does find a home in Act”. “I imagine there will be a level of disappointment from some of my friends and former colleagues in the National Party. Photo / Mark MitchellOn the addition of Christmas to his ranks, Seymour hoped Christmas’ former colleagues respected his choice. “He’s clearly someone who has a lot of sympathy for the National Party, but feels that himself and the country need a bit more edge.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 11, 2026 18:31 UTC