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2 Young To Vote

2 Young To Vote

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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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PodLab NZ Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Christopher Luxon: Social Media, Tax and KiwiSaver

    Christopher Luxon: Social Media, Tax and KiwiSaver
    19 Oct 2026

    14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon to discuss social media restrictions for under-16s, education, tax and KiwiSaver.


    They also cover NCEA reform, fast-track consenting, National’s claims about Labour and its potential coalition partners’ tax policies, compulsory KiwiSaver, raising the Super eligibility age, pay equity and what Luxon has learned from moving between business and politics.


    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:

    https://www.instagram.com/2youngtovote/

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@2YoungToVote

    Podcast:

    https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote


    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    49 min
  • Winston Peters: Coalitions, Covid Inquiry and Buying Back BNZ

    Winston Peters: Coalitions, Covid Inquiry and Buying Back BNZ
    12 Oct 2026

    14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to discuss coalition government, MMP, political trust and his experiences across more than three decades in Parliament.

    They also discuss New Zealand’s Covid response and vaccination, the greyhound racing ban, Peters’ proposal to bring BNZ back into New Zealand ownership, political leadership, succession and whether New Zealand First would work with Labour after the election.


    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:

    https://www.instagram.com/2youngtovote/

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@2YoungToVote

    Podcast:

    https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote


    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    44 min
  • Chlöe Swarbrick: Wealth Tax, Kiwi Mart and the Cost of Living

    Chlöe Swarbrick: Wealth Tax, Kiwi Mart and the Cost of Living
    6 Oct 2026

    14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with Green Party Co-Leader and Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick to discuss the Greens’ tax package, the cost of living and the party’s approach to public ownership.

    They also cover wealth and inheritance taxes, Kiwi Power and Kiwi Mart, supermarket competition, climate policy, coalition negotiations and Chlöe’s experience entering politics at a young age, before finishing with the question of lowering the voting age to 16.


    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:

    https://www.instagram.com/2youngtovote/

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@2YoungToVote

    Podcast:

    https://shows.acast.com/2-young-to-vote


    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    50 min
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