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 linktr.ee/2YoungToVote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    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 shaping the country’s future. In this special compilation episode, we bring together standout moments from those conversations, comparing different perspectives on tax, healthcare, coalitions, social media, political experience and the voting age, alongside some of the more personal and unexpected moments from the series. 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.

  2. Oct 19

    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, 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.

  3. Oct 12

    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 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.

  4. Oct 6

    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 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.

  5. Sep 28

    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 approach to tax and spending. They also cover sick leave and 90-day employment trials, resource management reform, prisons and rehabilitation, firearms law, coalition negotiations and whether David would revisit the Treaty Principles Bill or lower the voting age. 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.

  6. Sep 21

    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 gains tax. They also cover supermarket and electricity competition, coalition negotiations, Labour’s Covid-19 response and what Chris believes his party learned from its previous time in government, before putting politics aside for a sausage roll taste test. 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.

  7. Sep 14

    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 affordability. They also cover the party’s land value tax and citizen’s income, political bias in education, climate and ocean policy, and which parties TOP could work with in government. 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.

  8. Sep 7

    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 believes needs to change in government. They also cover public-sector reform, education and teacher powers, Paul’s idea for a dedicated cancer hospital and his ambitions for Parliament, before finishing with rapid-fire questions and a debate over lowering the voting age. 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.

  9. Aug 31

    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 party in New Zealand - National, Labour, ACT, the Greens, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and TOP, for real conversations ahead of the election. No shouting, no rehearsed lines, just straight answers to the questions that actually matter to my generation. Because even if I'm too young to vote, I'm not too young to care. 2 Young To Vote is an original PodLab Production www.podlab.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • 9 Episodes

About

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 linktr.ee/2YoungToVote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    PodLab NZ
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PodLab NZ
  • Show Website
    2 Young To Vote

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