60 acast.com 2 Young To Vote https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote en PodLab NZ 2 Young To Vote, Henry Blakeman, PodLab,New Zealand politics, NZ election 2026, politics podcast, political interviews, voting age, youth voice, civic education,Aotearoa,journalism,interview PodLab NZ Too young to vote, but not too young to care. Each week, 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with New Zealand's leading politicians, from National, Labour, the Green Party, ACT, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori and The Opportunity Party, to unpack the issues actually shaping the country’s future. Because you shouldn't need a ballot to have a voice.


Henry Blakeman is a passionate, sharp-minded young political commentator from New Zealand. Still years away from being able to vote himself, Henry follows politics closely and brings a confidence to the mic that catches even seasoned politicians off guard. His goal isn't to tell you how to vote, it's to break down the issues clearly enough that you can make up your own mind. A firm believer that the voting age should be lowered to 16, Henry puts the question to every guest who joins him on the show.


This podcast was created, produced, and published by PodLab. www.podlab.nz


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]]> Too young to vote, but not too young to care. Each week, 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with New Zealand's leading politicians, from National, Labour, the Green Party, ACT, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori and The Opportunity Party, to unpack the issues actually shaping the country’s future. Because you shouldn't need a ballot to have a voice.


Henry Blakeman is a passionate, sharp-minded young political commentator from New Zealand. Still years away from being able to vote himself, Henry follows politics closely and brings a confidence to the mic that catches even seasoned politicians off guard. His goal isn't to tell you how to vote, it's to break down the issues clearly enough that you can make up your own mind. A firm believer that the voting age should be lowered to 16, Henry puts the question to every guest who joins him on the show.


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]]> false PodLab NZ info+6a8cc7986d62278f83b870cd@mg-eu.acast.com 6a8cc7986d62278f83b870cd 2-young-to-vote episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1787605515242-6b8711d8-eb65-459d-869c-312bd78321b8.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote 2 Young To Vote 0f4bf470-a5ac-11f1-b061-71ad51b7f44b Paul Henry: The economy, public sector and education Paul Henry: The economy, public sector and education Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT 49:12 6a9a4bfa99464243dd72f01e false https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote/episodes/paul-henry-the-economy-public-sector-and-education 6a9a4bfa99464243dd72f01e 6a8cc7986d62278f83b870cd paul-henry-the-economy-public-sector-and-education Paul Henry on entering politics, government reform and the voting age full 1 1 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with broadcaster and ACT Party candidate Paul Henry to discuss his move into politics, New Zealand’s economy and what he believes needs to change in government.


They also cover public-sector reform, education and teacher powers, Paul’s idea for a dedicated cancer hospital and his ambitions for Parliament, before finishing with rapid-fire questions and a debate over lowering the voting age.


2 Young To Vote is a filmed interview series in which Henry speaks with New Zealand's political leaders, influential voices and the people shaping a future he is not yet old enough to vote on.


Hosted by Henry Blakeman.

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Supported by ZURU.


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]]> 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with broadcaster and ACT Party candidate Paul Henry to discuss his move into politics, New Zealand’s economy and what he believes needs to change in government.


They also cover public-sector reform, education and teacher powers, Paul’s idea for a dedicated cancer hospital and his ambitions for Parliament, before finishing with rapid-fire questions and a debate over lowering the voting age.


2 Young To Vote is a filmed interview series in which Henry speaks with New Zealand's political leaders, influential voices and the people shaping a future he is not yet old enough to vote on.


Hosted by Henry Blakeman.

A PodLab Original Production.

Produced by PodLab.

Supported by ZURU.


FOLLOW 2 YOUNG TO VOTE


Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/2YoungToVote


Instagram:

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DISCLAIMER

2 Young To Vote contains political discussion, personal opinions and factual claims that may be disputed or change over time. Views and statements expressed belong to the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of PodLab, its team, partners or sponsors. Nothing in this programme is intended as an endorsement of any political party, candidate or policy, or as advice on how to vote.

We encourage viewers to check claims, explore the issues and form their own conclusions.

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]]> <![CDATA[I'm Henry Blakeman]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:43:38 GMT 0:45 6a95148c1348fdc7613f5e8a false https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote/episodes/im-henry-blakeman 6a95148c1348fdc7613f5e8a 6a8cc7986d62278f83b870cd im-henry-blakeman Show Promo full I'm Henry Blakeman. I'm 14, which means I'm too young to vote, but I can ask questions. On 2 Young to Vote, I sit down with people from every major political party in New Zealand - National, Labour, ACT, the Greens, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and TOP, for real conversations ahead of the election. No shouting, no rehearsed lines, just straight answers to the questions that actually matter to my generation. Because even if I'm too young to vote, I'm not too young to care.


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]]> I'm Henry Blakeman. I'm 14, which means I'm too young to vote, but I can ask questions. On 2 Young to Vote, I sit down with people from every major political party in New Zealand - National, Labour, ACT, the Greens, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and TOP, for real conversations ahead of the election. No shouting, no rehearsed lines, just straight answers to the questions that actually matter to my generation. Because even if I'm too young to vote, I'm not too young to care.


2 Young To Vote is an original PodLab Production

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