The idea of Act returning to having a double-digit caucus in Parliament seemed unlikely only a few years ago - but current polling is showing that not only will it likely repeat next year, but that Act will be in a position to form a coalition with National.

So why is the party doing so well, particularly when minor parties have struggled in recent decades? And what would Act want should National need them to govern?

Act leader David Seymour joins Thomas to discuss the historical context behind Act's rise, the importance of policy in a coalition deal, the key areas Act will be campaigning on, and shares his thoughts on the recent scandals that have hit Labour and National. 

The idea of Act returning to having a double-digit caucus in Parliament seemed unlikely only a few years ago - but current polling is showing that not only will it likely repeat next year, but that Act will be in a position to form a coalition with National.
So why is the party doing so well, particularly when minor parties have struggled in recent decades? And what would Act want should National need them to govern?
Act leader David Seymour joins Thomas to discuss the historical context behind Act's rise, the importance of policy in a coalition deal, the key areas Act will be campaigning on, and shares his thoughts on the recent scandals that have hit Labour and National.

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.
And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...