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ACT Podcast

The ACT Podcast

Welcome to The ACT Podcast - Honest, Unfiltered Politics.
Here you 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!

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Top 10 ACT Podcast Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best ACT Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to ACT Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite ACT Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Early voting has started and David explains how crucial it is we think hard about what we want for New Zealand, the values that are important and how to achieve the right result for ourselves and the next generation. Also, farmers face an avalanche of red tape, David starts up the snow plough to clear the way and National/ACT - what does that look like? Plus, MP Toni Severin joins us, she has already done three years in parliament and is not done yet! And she opens up about her dyslexia and how it hasn't held her back.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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 what her kids are being taught at school and the realities of struggling to put food on the table.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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 businesses, his determination to crack down on crime and his appreciation of whisky.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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 Children and Social Development.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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 can back our police force and the good ole honesty box.
My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)
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 who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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 with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)
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 who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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 Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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Is the Government confused about co-governance? Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says it's sharing decision making, but Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson claims Māori have separate rights. David and I discuss this along with ECE and other education policies plus the correct way to invest in and support public transport.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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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 active relaxer, and it shows! Scientist, businesswoman, broadcaster, community advocate, and former MP, Parmjeet Parmar, ACT candidate for Pakuranga joins me.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at [email protected] you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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FAQ

How many episodes does ACT Podcast have?

ACT Podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does ACT Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on ACT Podcast?

The episode title 'Party leader David Seymour and I talk education and partnership schools, and sexual identity. And meet the candidate for Hamilton East, Ash Parmar, businessman and entrepreneur with an appreciation of whisky.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on ACT Podcast?

The average episode length on ACT Podcast is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of ACT Podcast released?

Episodes of ACT Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of ACT Podcast?

The first episode of ACT Podcast was released on Jul 26, 2023.

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