Both Sides Now's Podcast
Both Sides Now is a new political podcast hosted by Eve McCallum and Finn Ross in which they have travelled around New Zealand and interviewed former and current high profile politicians. With Eve being a member of the Young Nationals and Finn Young Labour they are aiming to break down the increasing political polarisation around the world while helping to engage young people in politics.
Both Sides Now's Podcast
Hon Nikki Kaye on being a liberal MP in the National Party, beating PM Jacinda Ardern in Auckland central and being a young MP
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Both Sides Now
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Season 1
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Episode 11
The Hon Nikki Kaye was education minister under the John Key lead National Government and won the traditionally left seat of Auckland Central for the National Party for the first time. Throughout Nikki's time in the National Party she was known for being one of the most liberal MPs in the caucus. She talks about what it was like disagreeing with her own caucus. This is also a great yarn for anyone who is keen to go into politics as Nikki offers up some advice on going into politics, especially for young people