2 Young To Vote

Qiulae Wong: Land Tax, Civics Education and Coalition Politics

2 Young To Vote

Show Notes

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.

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