Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the political week that was.

They discussed the MPs banned from China following a Taiwan visit last year, the Government moving to ban unelected members from voting in local councils, and the rise of the fringe parties. 

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Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the political week that was.
They discussed the MPs banned from China following a Taiwan visit last year, the Government moving to ban unelected members from voting in local councils, and the rise of the fringe parties.&nbsp;
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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.

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Barry Soper: Political Correspondent chats banned MPs, fringe parties, and local councils

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Friday, 5 June, 2026, a constitutional law expert questions the soaring cost of government agencies dealing with Official Information Act requests.

We hear from School Board Association president Meredith Kennett about ACT's vow to lower the cost of school uniforms.

Air Chathams chief executive Duane Emeny talks about how hard it was to ring customers to let them know flights between Kapiti and Auckland were ending.

And on the Sports Huddle, Andrew Gourdie and Hamish McKay discuss whether it's a good move to ban the vuvuzela from the football World Cup.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Friday, 5 June, 2026, a constitutional law expert questions the soaring cost of government agencies dealing with Official Information Act requests.
We hear from School Board Association president Meredith Kennett about ACT's vow to lower the cost of school uniforms.
Air Chathams chief executive Duane Emeny talks about how hard it was to ring customers to let them know flights between Kapiti and Auckland were ending.
And on the Sports Huddle, Andrew Gourdie and Hamish McKay discuss whether it's a good move to ban the vuvuzela from the football World Cup.
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2026 

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On Sunday (NZT) the All Whites will face off against England in a warmup game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. 

Journalist Michael Burgess is on the ground in Florida and gives us updates on the teams, ticket sales, and Tim Payne's newfound fame.

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On Sunday (NZT) the All Whites will face off against England in a warmup game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.&nbsp;
Journalist Michael Burgess is on the ground in Florida and gives us updates on the teams, ticket sales, and Tim Payne's newfound fame.
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Michael Burgess: Sports journalist gives on the ground updates of FIFA World Cup

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Regional airline Air Chathams has made the decision to cancel their Auckland to Kapiti route with CEO Duane Emeny contributing the axing to major fuel costs. 

Emeny sad it is costing the company an additional $1500 per return flight from Auckland to Paraparaumu just for fuel, on average an extra seven paying passengers. 

"That's definitely caused the tipping point," he told Andrew Dickens.

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Regional airline Air Chathams has made the decision to cancel their Auckland to Kapiti route with CEO Duane Emeny contributing the axing to major fuel costs.&nbsp;
Emeny sad it is costing the company an additional $1500 per return flight from Auckland to Paraparaumu just for fuel, on average an extra seven paying passengers.&nbsp;
"That's definitely caused the tipping point," he told Andrew Dickens.
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Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO contributes Auckland to Kapiti route axing to fuel costs

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Barry Soper: Political Correspondent chats banned MPs, fringe parties, and local councils

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