David Seymour has taken over from Winston Peters as deputy prime minister.
A ceremony marking the ACT leader’s transition took place at midday at Government House in Auckland.
Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over the role, at the half-way point of the current government.
The official paperwork making David Seymour the new deputy prime minister.
Photo: Felix Walton / RNZ
He told RNZ the transition – in most respects – would be “business as usual”, adding, “I’ve actually been the acting prime minister several times and we’re all still here, so don’t worry”.
Watch the press conference at the conclusion of the swearing-in, around 12.15pm.
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