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2 Young To Vote
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…
Episodes
- 2 Young To Vote
The Best of 2 Young To Vote: Election 2026
Across Season 1, 14-year-old Henry Blakeman sat down with New Zealand’s political leaders and influential voices to ask about the policies, decisions and ideas…
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Christopher Luxon: Social Media, Tax and KiwiSaver
14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon to discuss social media restrictions for under-16s…
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Winston Peters: Coalitions, Covid Inquiry and Buying Back BNZ
14-year-old Henry Blakeman sits down with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to discuss coalition government, MMP, political trust and his experiences…
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Chlöe Swarbrick: Wealth Tax, Kiwi Mart and the Cost of Living
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…
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David Seymour: Employment Law, Government Reform and Tax
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…
- 2 Young To Vote
Chris Hipkins: Cost of Living, Capital Gains Tax and Healthcare
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…
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Qiulae Wong: Land Tax, Civics Education and Coalition Politics
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…
- 2 Young To Vote
Paul Henry: The economy, public sector and education
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…
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I'm Henry Blakeman
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…