Piecing Together Unity
Piecing Together Unity is a podcast about one man's bold decision to start a new political party from scratch, driven by a vision to create meaningful change in New Zealand. Through candid reflections and engaging storytelling, it explores the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way.
Episodes
Here’s the fourth and final one from the beach walk!
In this episode, I share my thoughts on Māori representation, why sudden political shifts create division, and how small wins lead to real progress.
Unity isn’t about taking away—it’s about working together, respecting our differences, and building a better future for all of us. Stick with me, and I’ll show you why there’s nothing to fear—only opportunities to grow to...
Here’s the third one from the beach walk!
Does Nigel have fears about going into politics? After 46 years of surviving life, he explains why fear isn’t part of the equation.
🎥 Full video available here: https://youtu.be/-YY2k2WZdrw?si=qIpRo47u3CyTp2Lm
In this episode, we’ve enhanced the audio by removing background noise from the beach to ensure better clarity. As a result, there may be brief moments where the sound is ...
Here’s the second one from the beach walk!
In this episode, I share what it’s like living with ADHD—how it’s shaped my life, the challenges I’ve faced, and how I’ve learned to navigate the world in my own way.
🎥 Full video available here: https://youtu.be/e38vHZ5ZnRQ?si=aOGcrgm_2zU-Yn8o
In this episode, we’ve enhanced the audio by removing background noise from the beach to ensure better clarity. As a result, there may...
Join me for a beach walk as I share how the Unity Party was created—born from a need for real change and a system that puts people first.
I still have my camera stick learner license, so for those who don’t want to see me moving like John Travolta in Grease, here’s the audio-only version!
🎥 Full video available here: https://youtu.be/dZ_W7Jjfs1Q?si=m3Y3jMUhYhtTnrHm
📢 I’ll also be uploading the full four videos from th...
Why do people in poverty make choices that seem reckless? It’s not about bad decisions—it’s about survival. In this episode, Nigel McFall breaks down the science behind addiction, stress, and coping mechanisms, explaining how poverty rewires the brain and traps people in cycles of hardship.
From dopamine deprivation to the impact of meth addiction, we explore why escape becomes a priority and how real solutions like dr...
In this episode, Nigel McFall from the Unity Party explains why real justice starts long before a crime happens.
It’s about fixing broken foundations, supporting kids and families before they fall through the cracks, offering real pathways out — and bringing hard accountability for those who keep choosing harm.
From the Mana Restoration Programme to supporting kids in schools, breaking gang cycles, and preventing harm t...
Strong families build strong futures — but what happens when connection breaks down?
In this episode of Piecing Together Unity, Nigel McFall explores what happens when children lose connection with the people who matter most — whether it’s because of work, distance, family breakdown, or incarceration.
He shares Unity’s vision for turning schools into hubs of connection, creating safe spaces where children can receive me...
School lunches should be simple — feed the kids, support families, and make sure no child goes hungry. But in New Zealand, even something as basic as lunch has been turned into a political weapon.
In this episode, I break down the story of Ka Ora, Ka Ako, and how this Government is deliberately running the programme into the ground — not to save money, but to feed a narrative that blames struggling families instead of ...
Small businesses drive New Zealand’s economy, but too many struggle to survive. In this episode of Piecing Together Unity, Nigel McFall explores why businesses fail, how tax debt traps owners, and why the current system isn’t working. He lays out Unity’s vision for real change—making business ownership fairer, ensuring smarter financial support, and stopping the cycle of unnecessary failures.
If you care about a strong...
New Zealand’s housing crisis isn’t just about high prices—it’s about a system that keeps people stuck. Home ownership is out of reach, rent is unaffordable, and Kāinga Ora is bleeding taxpayer money without solving the problem.
In this episode of Piecing Together Unity, Nigel McFall breaks down why government-led housing solutions are failing and lays out Unity’s bold plan to make home ownership possible again. From mo...
In this episode of Piecing Together Unity, Nigel McFall explores the complex story of MP Golriz Ghahraman, her struggles with mental health, and the deeply human challenges of self-sabotage. Drawing from Golriz’s public reflections on a moment of self-conflict and shame, Nigel dives into the psychological and societal factors that often underlie such behaviors, including the impact of trauma and the stigma surrounding...
In this episode of Piecing Together Unity, Nigel McFall takes a closer look at the challenges New Zealanders face every day—rising living costs, housing shortages, and the loss of community connection. He explores how the current political system often falls short by prioritizing division over collaboration and presents innovative, practical solutions to address these pressing issues.
Discover Unity's vision for h...
Nigel drops in to announce an exciting new addition to the podcast: Let’s Talk About. This series will dive into snapshots of issues from the news and explore how they connect to our policies. Stay tuned for meaningful conversations on the topics that matter most!
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In this episode of Piecing Together Unity, Nigel McFall dives into the political spectrum, challenging the traditional left-versus-right divide. He shares what makes the Unity Party different, how it bridges the gaps between diverse perspectives, and why a new way of thinking is essential for New Zealand’s future.
Join Nigel as he explores how ideas from across the spectrum can spark positive change and bring us closer...
In this first episode of Piecing Together Unity, Nigel McFall shares an overview of what makes him—and the Unity Party—different.
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Want to be part of the change? Visit www.unityparty.org.nz to explore our vision for a better Aotearoa — and follow us on Facebook at Unity Party N...
Nigel McFall introduces Piecing Together Unity and sets the stage for his journey to create the Unity Party. Discover what it takes to build a political movement focused on belonging, hope, and collaboration.
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If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe so you never miss a conversation.
Want to be part of the change? Visit www.unityparty.org.nz to explo...
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