The Caucus Run: Recent Episodes
Naisi Chen MP
Join Labour MP Naisi Chen and her Youth MP Grace Pickering as they discuss the side of NZ politics you don't normally see! Find out about the issues that are leading the agenda, plus the funny stories and details from the inner workings of Parliament.
'Shrewd old bird', 'Financial Frankenstein' and 'Blow-fly minded' - there have been some inventive insults ruled as unparliamentary over the year! That's all set out by the rules of Parliament, known as the Standing Orders. Then, what makes a great speech? Naisi and Grace share their tips and tricks for writing a speech, ahead of Youth Parliament in a few weeks time.
The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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Naisi and Grace discuss the Big Sing and Youth Parliament, before turning to Matariki - the new public holiday is taking place on Friday 24 June. The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons. Authorised by Naisi Chen MP, Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington.
Grace and Naisi discuss petitions (find out more here) then Naisi interviews Julie Park - a fellow Westlake alumnus, now the Viola Associate Principal at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Read mor about Julie here and check out her Instagram @parkjiyoung1996. The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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Naisi and Grace discuss her involvement with the newly launched East Auckland Youth Space, led by the Howick Youth Council and Te Tuhi Arts Centre and funded by the Howick Local Board. Find out more at here. Then, how can rangatahi engage with politicians? It turns out, most MPs aren't as scary as they seem! In fact, they really want to hear from you. The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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Janine Ramos joins Naisi and Grace to talk about the recent All Sorts of Awesome campaign by the Ministry of Health in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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There's far more support available from the Government than you might realise to help you if you need to isolate with COVID-19. Naisi and Grace break it down on this week's episode of the Caucus Run, as well as discussing the conclusion of the Wellington protests and answer their first audience question! The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons. What COVID-19 Support is available? ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฉบ COVID-19 Healthline: 0800 358 5453 (If you are unsure whether you need to get a COVID test, phone your GP or Healthline for advice) ๐ฉบ Healthline: 0800 611 116 (for advice on other health matters) ๐ฉบ Plunketline: 0800 933 922 (for health advice regarding babies and children) ๐ฉบ Family Services: 0800 211 211 ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ 1737: call or text 1737 / https://1737.org.nz/ ๐ฆHearts and Minds: 09 441 8989 / https://www.heartsandminds.org.nz/ ๐ฆ The Fono: 0800 366 648 / https://thefono.org/social/social-services/#mentalhealth ๐ฆ Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797 ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐhttps://covid19.govt.nz/isolation-and.../financial-support/ ๐ฐ Help while self-isolating: https://services.workandincome.govt.nz/.../welfare... ๐ฐ COVID welfare line: 0800 512 337 ๐ฐ Whฤnau Ora Family welfare services: 0800 929 282 helps whฤnau access health and welfare services, and meet basic needs for food, accommodation, heating, internet connectivity, water and sewerage. ๐ฐ General inquiries: 0800 559 009 ๐ฐ Seniors (65+): 0800 552 002 ๐ฐ Tertiary students: 0800 889 900 https://studylink.govt.nz/.../covid-19-information-for...
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Grace talks about her involvement in the Howick Youth Council and Naisi starts discussing a day in the life of an MP. However, things get a bit sidetracked with celebrity run-ins, orchestral performances and the best Chinese restaurants! The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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This week's all about starting the year as Naisi and Grace review their first week back to school and back to Parliament - the similarities are surprising! Then they dive into a discussion about the ban on conversion therapy which passed a few weeks ago. Plus, why did Naisi really miss Herbie during the Christmas recess? Also, who is Herbie? The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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In Episode 2, Naisi and Grace discuss strategies you can use to maintain mindfulness and mental wellbeing, their New Years resolutions and the impact you can have as an MP. Plus who's pounding the pavements in preparation for the Queenstown marathon? The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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Labour List MP Naisi Chen and her Youth MP Grace Pickering start their new podcast discussing everything from what it means to be an MP to why youth mental health is a critical challenge. Plus who are the ParlyFerns and what are Arguemints? The music is New Beginnings by Scott Holmes, licensed under Creative Commons.
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