In his own words: Paul Henry on why he wants to be an MP
Broadcaster Paul Henry has announced his intention to run for office as a candidate for the ACT Party. He explained his decision to enter politics during a media conference following his resignation from the TVNZ board.
<p><b>Paul Henry has never been short of opinions — now he wants a vote on them. The divisive broadcaster and former TVNZ board member today explained, in his own words at a media conference, why he's joining the ACT Party ticket.</b></p> <p>"I will just answer what I think is probably the most burning question: why?</p> <p><b></b><a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/14/paul-henry-quits-tvnz-board-reveals-hes-standing-for-act-party/" target="_blank"><b>
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