ACT Podcast

Shes a mother of four, has a background in law, and is passionate about firearms reform and freedom of speech. ACT list MP Nicole McKee joins me to talk youth offending, the gun register and what she would be doing if she wasn't in politics. clue;  'breaker, breaker one-niner' And Rahul Chopra, candidate for Mt Roskill, tells us why he left India 19 years ago and the vision he has for all New Zealanders. 

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As the race to the election heats up, so do the fiery debates! On this episode David and I talk about debates and why some it seems are running a negative campaign. There's no such thing as a free lunch, or is there. We discuss free lunches in schools and fees free and have governments stopped caring about education, or do we not believe schools can deliver it. 

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Par...

In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes' Benjamin Franklin. On this episode David and I talk the political ploy of tax cuts, but do they bring vision and ambition. What role does the media play in politics especially as it heats up as the election gets closer and the campaign gets underway in earnest with all parties hitting the campaign trail!  Plus, we meet a woman who describes herself as an...

With the rise in number of people on home detention and more committing crimes while out of prison, David Seymour discusses why it is critical we get on top of lawlessness.  Co-governance, where it can and cannot work and while humour is subjective, is there a place for it in politics, plus we meet proud Cantabrian Laura Trask. Businesswoman, coach, Mum, and ACT candidate for Banks Peninsula she tells us why she is concerned about ...

Education is perhaps the most effective way to pull children out of poverty and address social problems. This episode David explains the effectiveness of Partnership schools and why New Zealand needs a world class education system.  He also addresses how we fairly and openly discuss the issue of sex and gender identity. And we get to know Ash Parmar, candidate for Hamilton East. We hear his stories of heartbreaking ram raids on his...

Are you languishing on a hospital waiting list or struggling to see a GP. In this podcast party leader David Seymour and I talk about race-based healthcare and why the current system is not treating people equally.  The squeeze is on with more and more kiwi families struggling to afford day to day living and I talk to ACT MP Karen Chhour. We hear her story from a turbulent childhood in state care, to become the spokesperson for Chi...

ACT Party leader David Seymour joins me to talk about the governments wasteful spending, ACT's proposal to build a world class roading system and while some may call him the comeback king, we discuss why it would be a bad idea to have Winston Peters back in Parliament. We also meet Bay of Plenty candidate Cameron Luxton. The self-employed builder shares his personal experience navigating the Resource Management Act,  how we ca...

Episode 1#;   ACT Party leader David Seymour joins me to talk about crime, home detention, and why it's a good idea to toll some roads.  Also on the podcast, we hear from the Deputy Party leader Brooke Van Velden, who is running for the electorate seat of Tamaki, her sage advice to survive the robust world of politics and what sport she has taken up, and loves.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along wi...

Welcome to the

‘The ACT Podcast - Unfiltered, Honest Politics. 
Here you will get to meet party members - the people that will be representing you! We will discuss why they want to be on the right side of history and make a real change for ALL New Zealanders. This podcast is for everyone who loves free thinking and fresh ideas! 

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour...