This week, the Prime Minister's Air Force plane broke down in Papua New Guinea.

Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper breaks this down, as he wraps the political week.

Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “They’re very good planes – but it’s like anything – if you don’t use them, they’ll break down.”

Soper said “They’re only used as VIP aircraft about 15% of the time.”

LISTEN ABOVE.

This week, the Prime Minister's Air Force plane broke down in Papua New Guinea. 
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper breaks this down, as he wraps the political week. 
Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan “They’re very good planes – but it’s like anything – if you don’t use them, they’ll break down.” 
Soper said “They’re only used as VIP aircraft about 15% of the time.” 
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.

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