How to Run a Political Hotseat
A Political Hotseat is an event that puts politicians or experts in the hotseat to answer questions led by the public, and to hear from key stakeholders on actions they’d like to see on a range of issues. Through Hotseat events, children, young people and community groups (the stakeholders), lead the discussion. Because the voting age is 18 in Aotearoa, hotseats can provide the opportunity to allow people under 18 years to share their voice, and seek discussion and commitments from politicians on issues that they want to see action on.
Hotseats can be run by schools, community groups, organisations, children and rangatahi, they are for everyone! Learn how here, with our guide on how to run a hotseat.