Back Benches Summer Tour
The Back Benches Summer Tour sees Wallace Chapman and guests head to the regions, starting at the birthplace of politics - and New Zealand's first licensed pub - in Russell, and winding down through Mangawhai, Coromandel, Tauranga, Gisborne, and Napier over December and January.
Each show will be an opportunity to get out and meet the locals, and bring the Back Benches brand of live pub politics to some of the best summer spots in the country.
The team will be discussing the big events of the past year, looking forward to 2010, and highlighting important local issues in each stop. Along the way they will meet local MPs, the local mayor, and colourful personalities at each stop.
There is an opportunity to be part of the exciting studio audience.
Sunday 24 Jan | Napier (The Gin Trap) | 7pm kick-off | on TVNZ7 Wednesday 27/1
Saturday 9 Jan | Tauranga (Cornerstone Pub) | 7pm kick-off | on TVNZ7 Wednesday 13/1
Sunday 27 Dec | Whitianga (Smithy's Bar) | 7pm kick-off | on TVNZ7 Wednesday 6/1
Monday 21 Dec | Waipu (Mangawhai Tavern) | 7pm kick-off | on TVNZ7 Wednesday 30/12
Sunday 20 Dec | Russell (Duke of Marlborough) | 7pm kick-off | on TVNZ7 Wednesday 23/12
If you miss this episode check your guide for extra opportunities to view. The show will also be available on line after the show has aired at www.tvnz.co.nz/backbenches.
In different bars around New Zealand
Filming starts at 7pm. It is recommended you arrive at 6.30pm to secure your spot.
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