YouTube Elections
We’re just hours away from the first election debate from the leaders of the political parties. Screening tonight on TV1 at 7pm, the televised debate will be made more interesting than ever by truly involving the New Zealand public – and making history at the same time.
Alongside TVNZ, the debate is run by YouTube, and will see questions posted via video on the popular streaming content website, to be responded to by the party leaders in the televised debate.
This enables any New Zealand citizen with a webcam a chance to communicate directly with political leaders in a way never possible before – and voice their questions and concerns at the highest level.
As New Zealand has often been a leader in both political strides and embracing technology, it seems a perfect fit to merge the two together in preparation for the upcoming 2008 election.
Go to the YouTube debate channel to post your questions now.
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