Peter Rowley dropped a pen — then couldn’t pick it up. He called 111. By the time the ambulance arrived, he felt fine.

But the hospital tests told a different story.

Peter joins Shubz to share his experience of a TIA, often called a mini-stroke, and the surgery that followed. He also opens up about prostate checks, getting older and why embarrassment shouldn’t stop men having those conversations.

There’s still plenty of Peter’s humour, along with stories about working with Billy T. James, five decades in television and a business venture that didn’t go to plan.

Elsewhere, we get into political lobbying, the consequences of speaking publicly, the backlash over Neil Waka’s Israel trip and how MMP works — including party votes, electorate seats and who actually gets into Parliament.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Platform and political updates

11:56 Lobbying and political influence

19:08 Social media and local politics

23:23 Consequences of public speech

29:46 Petition for legislative change

36:09 International conflicts and priorities

48:40 Peter Rowley — health scare and life lessons

58:37 Career reflections and future outlook

1:12:31 Understanding the MMP system

Shubz Says So | Episode 113

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