Simon is the former leader of the National party, and the first ever Māori to lead a major party in New Zealand.  We cover a lot of ground here- the good, the bad and the ugly. And there is plenty of each! We chat about his very recent serious fall off a Lime scooter, his early acting role on Hercules, his law career including his time as a crown prosecutor and the toll that takes on a person’s mental health.  Then we get into politics- including his regular TV appearances with Jacinda Arden and the on-screen chemistry they had. Getting told off by then PM John Key, receiving death threats, being publicly mocked for how he speaks, his reflections on voting against hay marriage. Life after politics and much much more. Thanks to my friends at Radix and Generate for sponsoring this episode. Radix is a Waikato based nutrition company who are going mainstream in a BIG WAY. Their protein powders are world class- I start every day with a shake made with their protein powder. There is a reason these guys have a 4.9 rating from 1600 reviews. They are that hard to fault: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Generate have a team of KiwiSaver advisers across the country available to meet with you, chat through your options, and help you make sure your KiwiSaver investment is working for you. If you’ve never got KiwiSaver advice before, head to: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom (A copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.