The Opportunities Party leader Raf Manji is a big fan of yoga.
He credits it with helping his mental balance and wellbeing and wants to see children learning it. He also has a politician in mind who he'd like to do a session with.
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He also predicts a new form of Government in the future for the South Island.
As part of a series of interviews with political party leaders, Newshub digital political reporter Jamie Ensor travelled to Christchurch to get to know Manji - and learn some yoga poses.
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Watch the full video above.
