1/200 Campaign Season E14 - Candidate Interview: Mt Albert Electorate w/ Ricardo Menéndez March

1/200 chats with the Green's Mt Albert candidate Ricardo. We discuss the Mt Albert Electorate, TOP & other competitors, ideology and making strategic change over the long term. As an MP he also has important positions on immigration, social welfare, and the workforce. Link to help Ricardo: https://www.greens.org.nz/ricardomenendezmarch_volunteer_2026This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:55 Mt Albert Electorate7:08 TOP Climbing 11:50 Greens in the Coalition16:25 Distance Between Labor and Greens18:35 Meaningful Changes21:48 Union Policy24:43 Workforce Planning26:53 Greens Iran Response28:55 Immigration46:45 Welfare Advisory50:50 Interest Rates and Inflation53:05 Beneficiaries57:50 Stable Changes1:01:00 Getting Involved1:02:36 ClosingIntro/Outro by Jiahu SymbolsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200