Party leader David Seymour and I discuss race-based healthcare, kiwis continue to feel the squeeze of the cost-of-living crisis and MP Karen Chhour talks about her time as a child in state care and why she feels compelled to help kids in need.

Update: 2023-08-10

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Are you languishing on a hospital waiting list or struggling to see a GP. In this podcast party leader David Seymour and I talk about race-based healthcare and why the current system is not treating people equally. The squeeze is on with more and more kiwi families struggling to afford day to day living and I talk to ACT MP Karen Chhour. We hear her story from a turbulent childhood in state care, to become the spokesperson for Children and Social Development.

My name is Leah Panapa and I will be your host, along with ACT Party Leader David Seymour who joins me every time to give us the lay of the land, before we get to know better one of our party members, plus we want to hear from you! We are the party that listens! You can get in touch email us at actpodcast@act.org.nz you can also call and leave a recorded message – if you have a question call 09 883 1373 (landline rates will apply)

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Party leader David Seymour and I discuss race-based healthcare, kiwis continue to feel the squeeze of the cost-of-living crisis and MP Karen Chhour talks about her time as a child in state care and why she feels compelled to help kids in need.

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Party leader David Seymour and I discuss race-based healthcare, kiwis continue to feel the squeeze of the cost-of-living crisis and MP Karen Chhour talks about her time as a child in state care and why she feels compelled to help kids in need.

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Party leader David Seymour and I discuss race-based healthcare, kiwis continue to feel the squeeze of the cost-of-living crisis and MP Karen Chhour talks about her time as a child in state care and why she feels compelled to help kids in need.