We’re seven weeks out from the general election, and nearly 190 thousand young people are missing from the roll. Only around 57% of 18-24 year olds have enrolled to vote, the lowest representation of any age group – and by a huge margin.

Today on The Front Page we’re talking to Adriana Bird from On a Roll, a nonpartisan campaign which aims to help young people to enrol and vote. We're asking why young people are so disengaged with democracy and what it will take to get them to the polls on November 7.

We&rsquo;re seven weeks out from the general election, and nearly 190 thousand young people are missing from the roll. Only around 57% of 18-24 year olds have enrolled to vote, the lowest representation of any age group &ndash; and by a huge margin.
Today on The Front Page we&rsquo;re talking to Adriana Bird from On a Roll, a nonpartisan campaign which aims to help young people to enrol and vote. We're asking why young people are so disengaged with democracy and what it will take to get them to the polls on November 7.

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

NZ's enrolment problem - where are the young voters?

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Children falling behind. Teacher shortages. Classroom disruption. Questions over what our kids are learning, and whether the system is giving every child the chance to succeed. 

Education is one of the few issues where the consequences of political decisions can last a lifetime. 

Are our children learning enough? Are schools getting the support they need? Is the curriculum working? And are we doing enough for the children who are falling behind? 

This week on The Front Page, we're asking the parties what they would change and how they plan to improve outcomes for New Zealand children. 

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Children falling behind. Teacher shortages. Classroom disruption. Questions over what our kids are learning, and whether the system is giving every child the chance to succeed.&nbsp;
Education is one of the few issues where the consequences of political decisions can last a lifetime.&nbsp;
Are our children learning enough? Are schools getting the support they need? Is the curriculum working? And are we doing enough for the children who are falling behind?&nbsp;
This week on The Front Page, we're asking the parties what they would change and how they plan to improve outcomes for New Zealand children.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Who has the best plan for our schools?

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A concerning situation in Australia has sparked warnings of a 'new reality' in politics. 

Australian Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical but stable condition after an attack outside her electorate office in Victoria. Her husband has confirmed she has had both legs amputated. 

A 43-year-old man is accused of ramming his Toyota LandCruiser into Haines while she was unloading her car, pinning her between the two vehicles.  

While the motivations remain unclear – it's sparked a wave of politicians revealing their experiences of harassment and intimidation.  

Back home, and a 2024 Otago University study found that 98% of 54 MPs surveyed had experience harassment, and nearly one in five reported an actual or attempted physical attack. 

Today on The Front Page, Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to discuss. 

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

A concerning situation in Australia has sparked warnings of a 'new reality'&nbsp;in politics.&nbsp;
Australian Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical but stable condition after an attack outside her electorate office in Victoria.&nbsp;Her husband has confirmed she has had both legs amputated.&nbsp;
A 43-year-old man is accused of ramming his Toyota LandCruiser into Haines while she was unloading her car, pinning her between the two vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;
While the motivations remain unclear &ndash; it's sparked a wave of politicians revealing their experiences of harassment and intimidation.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Back home, and a 2024 Otago University study found that 98% of 54 MPs surveyed had experience harassment, and nearly one in five reported an actual or attempted physical attack.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to discuss.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Why threats against politicians are a threat to us all

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Three debates. Two major party leaders. And a whole lot of political point-scoring. 

National’s Christopher Luxon and Labour’s Chris Hipkins have gone head-to-head, trading blows over the economy, the cost of living and who deserves the keys to the Beehive’s ninth floor offices over three debates. 

Last night’s Stuff leaders debate marks the end of their final face-to-face battle of the election campaign. 

Their last match-up came after the latest 1News Verian poll showing National hitting 32%, up from 28% last week, and Labour slipping to 27%. 

But they’re not the only ones fighting for a say, with the minor parties stepping up and reminding us how much influence they could, and probably will, have after November 7. 

So, beyond the zingers and the soundbites, what have we actually learned? 

Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths is with us to break down the biggest moments from the campaign debates, and what they tell us about the race for power.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Three debates. Two major party leaders. And a whole lot of political point-scoring.&nbsp;
National&rsquo;s Christopher Luxon and Labour&rsquo;s Chris Hipkins have gone head-to-head, trading blows over the economy, the cost of living and who deserves the keys to the Beehive&rsquo;s ninth floor offices over three debates.&nbsp;
Last night&rsquo;s Stuff leaders debate marks the end of their final face-to-face battle of the election campaign.&nbsp;
Their last match-up came after the latest 1News Verian poll showing National hitting 32%, up from 28% last week, and Labour slipping to 27%.&nbsp;
But they&rsquo;re not the only ones fighting for a say, with the minor parties stepping up and reminding us how much influence they could, and probably will, have after November 7.&nbsp;
So, beyond the zingers and the soundbites, what have we actually learned?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths is with us to break down the biggest moments from the campaign debates, and what they tell us about the race for power.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

The leaders’ debates are over. Did anyone win?

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NZ's enrolment problem - where are the young voters?

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