ACT's newest - and best known - political prospect says the party has a perception issue he's hoping to fix. 

Former broadcaster Paul Henry's announced he's standing as a list candidate this election, and is gunning for portfolios if their campaign is successful.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the reactions to the announcement from both sides of the political aisle.

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