13-Year-Old GRILLS David Seymour on Voting Age, Treaty Principles & More!

Henry Blakeman is a 13-year-old student from Orewa College with a passion for politics. I invited Henry on the podcast to put some questions to the Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour.

In this special break-out podcast episode, Henry brings a fresh perspective, challenging David on issues that matter to him and his friends right now:

Should the voting age be lowered?

NCEA and education.

How big should the government really be?

What can be done about the cost-of-living crisis? And much more.

This episode is a fascinating meeting of generations, where youthful curiosity meets political experience.

I was blown away by Henry Blakeman- the kid is razor sharp with a big future ahead of him.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

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Chapters

00:00 Introducing a Young Political Mind

02:20 The Case for Lowering the Voting Age

06:44 The Debate on Government Size and Taxation

11:06 Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis

14:54 Coalition Politics and Compromise

15:52 A Journey into Politics

18:46 Reforming the Education System

20:36 The Future of NCEA Qualifications

21:34 Reviving the Pioneering Spirit of New Zealand

25:49 Understanding the Treaty Principles Bill

32:03 The End of Life Choice Bill

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