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Paul Henry Joins Act Party | Auckland News

Paul Henry’s political leap is electrifying New Zealand’s media and political scenes as he officially joins the Act Party to run in the 2026 election, stepping down from TVNZ’s board in the same day. Praised by Act leader David Seymour as “sharp, fearless, and an exceptional communicator,” Henry’s move isn’t about desperation—it’s about conviction, fueled by his belief that the country is becoming “poorer, less ambitious, and divided by race.” His broadcasting career, riddled with controversy—from offensive remarks about Stephanie Mills to a $3,000 fine for mispronouncing Delhi’s Chief…

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