The hackneyed and frequently misunderstood descriptions of political  parties being either left, centre or right is dissected and a better,  two-dimensional model described. We also have a go at setting out where the parties that are currently in the New Zealand Parliament sit on this political spectrum.

The 'Orange Guy' is the New Zealand Electoral Commission’s mascot. In this episode, we discuss how to enrol as a voter and some key dates regarding this year’s election and referenda on euthanasia and cannabis law reform.