Gareth Morgan says he's not NZ's Donald Trump

Gareth Morgan says he's not NZ's Donald Trump

deserve New Zealanders' attention most urgently.

But should we, and cats especially, be afraid if millionaire economist Gareth Morgan gets any political influence?

Or will his attempt at campaigning on hard science - but unpopular policy - ultimately lead to his downfall before he rattles any politicians?

He's rich and anti-establishment, but he says he's not New Zealand's answer to Donald Trump, despite what others are saying.

Story spent the day with Dr Morgan to find out why he's entering politics and whether or not the political establishment should be worried about his march on Parliament.

Watch the video for the full Story report.