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.

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)