# Paul Henry Joins Politics with Act Party | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-07-15T03:53:08+00:00
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## Resource

Paul Henry’s political leap is here — ditching TVNZ to run as an Act Party list MP, with a candid radio debut that had him dodging nudist jokes while praising Helen Clark as his political hero. He’s all about authenticity, no rigid plans, and a six-year commitment that’s tinged with mortality. On TVNZ, he’s a defender — calling it a “no-brainer” to keep for now, and the Act Party’s quiet power needs a better PR push. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/00e4f0e974aadc34

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