David Seymour speaking to media in Auckland. Photo: MARIKA KHABAZI / RNZ
David Seymour has addressed supporters at an ACT Party event celebrating his swearing-in as Deputy Prime Minister.
The ACT leader took over the role from Winston Peters on Saturday.
It was his first speech since taking the role.
In his first act as deputy prime minister, Seymour defended cabinet minister Chris Bishop's behaviour at Thursday night's Aotearoa Music Awards.
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