Ex broadcaster Paul Henry is running for Act in the upcoming election. 

He stood for National in 1999 but is best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the mid-2000s. 

Henry’s long media career has been marked by a string of public controversies, many of which have led to him being criticised for his offensive and inflammatory remarks. 

So, with Act stagnant in polls - will this colourful personality be the party’s secret weapon or agent of chaos – or both? 

Today on The Front Page, Paul Henry joins us to discuss why politics, why now, and what happens next. 

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