The Prime Minister has put on a brave face in the House today, deflecting question after question on a somewhat lacklustre announcement concerning the new ferries.

The Government has revealed the next steps for replacing the ageing Interislander ships - but experts have raised a few questions.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it feels like the Government's gone completely off track.

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The Prime Minister has put on a brave face in the House today, deflecting question after question on a somewhat lacklustre announcement concerning the new ferries.
The Government has revealed the next steps for replacing the ageing Interislander ships - but experts have raised a few questions.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it feels like the Government's gone completely off track.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's grilling in Parliament following ferry announcement

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