ACT Party leader David Seymour announces that comedian and television personality Paul Henry will stand as an ACT election candidate. Multiple outlets report the announcement is presented by ACT as a major campaign-related step. Seymour makes the announcement in central Auckland, where it is described as a high-profile election announcement. Other coverage highlights Henry’s stated political ambition, reporting that he says he wants to be a minister. The reports indicate Henry is joining ACT’s list of candidates for the upcoming election, with Seymour framing the move as part of ACT’s campaign push. The articles do not provide detailed policy positions in the snippets available, focusing instead on the nomination and Henry’s role as a new candidate. Overall, the coverage agrees on the main points: Seymour makes the announcement, Henry is selected as an ACT candidate, and the events occur in Auckland as part of ACT’s election campaign activities.