Ep07 Ricardo Menéndez March: Striving for Equity and Constitutional transformation from the benches
Ricardo Menéndez March LIVE on Pātai with the Pollies! ¡Hola a todos! Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Pātai with the Pollies. Esta semana tenemos un invitado muy especial, ¡así que no se lo pierdan! Get ready for an insightful, fast-paced, and deeply honest conversation on Pātai with the Pollies as we sit down with Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March. In this episode, we’re breaking down everything from his journey into politics and his fierce advocacy for systemic change, to what actually goes on behind the scenes in Parliament. 💼 Before entering Parliament in 2020, Ricardo spent years on the frontlines of grassroots advocacy, working in hospitality and serving as the coordinator for Auckland Action Against Poverty to fight for liveable incomes and migrant rights. Now in his second term as a list MP and the Green Party’s Musterer (whip), he channels that lived experience directly into the halls of power. We dive into his work managing critical opposition portfolios—including Social Development and Employment, Immigration, Workforce Planning, and Associate Health—and what it really looks like to push for equity and constitutional transformation from the opposition benches. 🔥 Whether you're curious about the realities of fighting for social justice on the political stage or just want to see how he handles our quick-fire round of questions from our live audience, this is an interview you do not want to miss. We dive into the policy, the personal stories, and the collective vision for a fairer future.
