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.


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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.


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


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They also cover sick leave and 90-day employment trials, resource management reform, prisons and rehabilitation, firearms law, coalition negotiations and whether David would revisit the Treaty Principles Bill or lower 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 ACT Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour to discuss employment law, government regulation and ACT’s approach to tax and spending.

They also cover sick leave and 90-day employment trials, resource management reform, prisons and rehabilitation, firearms law, coalition negotiations and whether David would revisit the Treaty Principles Bill or lower 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.


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]]> Chris Hipkins: Cost of Living, Capital Gains Tax and Healthcare Chris Hipkins: Cost of Living, Capital Gains Tax and Healthcare Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT 40:57 6ab05a74eeac27b70c22b40d false https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote/episodes/chris-hipkins-cost-of-living-capital-gains-tax-and-health 6ab05a74eeac27b70c22b40d 6a8cc7986d62278f83b870cd chris-hipkins-cost-of-living-capital-gains-tax-and-health Chris Hipkins on Labour’s cost-of-living plans, tax policy and healthcare full 1 3 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with Labour leader Chris Hipkins to discuss the cost of living, healthcare, public transport and Labour’s proposed capital gains tax.

They also cover supermarket and electricity competition, coalition negotiations, Labour’s Covid-19 response and what Chris believes his party learned from its previous time in government, before putting politics aside for a sausage roll taste test.


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.


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]]> 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with Labour leader Chris Hipkins to discuss the cost of living, healthcare, public transport and Labour’s proposed capital gains tax.

They also cover supermarket and electricity competition, coalition negotiations, Labour’s Covid-19 response and what Chris believes his party learned from its previous time in government, before putting politics aside for a sausage roll taste test.


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.


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]]> Qiulae Wong: Land Tax, Civics Education and Coalition Politics Qiulae Wong: Land Tax, Civics Education and Coalition Politics Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT 40:27 6aa36d9d253b0cb4caac1c02 false https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote/episodes/qiulae-wong 6aa36d9d253b0cb4caac1c02 6a8cc7986d62278f83b870cd qiulae-wong Qiulae Wong on TOP’s tax reset, housing affordability and civics education full 1 2 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong to discuss civics education, TOP’s proposed tax reset and housing affordability.

They also cover the party’s land value tax and citizen’s income, political bias in education, climate and ocean policy, and which parties TOP could work with in government.


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.


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]]> 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong to discuss civics education, TOP’s proposed tax reset and housing affordability.

They also cover the party’s land value tax and citizen’s income, political bias in education, climate and ocean policy, and which parties TOP could work with in government.


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.


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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.


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]]> 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.

A PodLab Original Production.

Produced by PodLab.

Supported by ZURU.


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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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]]> 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


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Podcast:

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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.


2 Young To Vote is an original PodLab Production

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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

www.podlab.nz



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