The Prime Minister's business delegation was stranded when their Air Force plane broke down in Papua New Guinea. 

Chris Luxon took a commercial flight to arrive in Japan - while the business leaders and media flew to Australia, to take a connecting Air New Zealand flight to Tokyo.

Political Editor Jason Walls is with the delegation.

Walls told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We’re getting a sense that there’s some irritation.”

Walls said “There are some grumbled words about how this has shifted the focus and been a distraction.”

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The Prime Minister's business delegation was stranded when their Air Force plane broke down in Papua New Guinea.  
Chris Luxon took a commercial flight to arrive in Japan - while the business leaders and media flew to Australia, to take a connecting Air New Zealand flight to Tokyo. 
Political Editor Jason Walls is with the delegation.
Walls told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We’re getting a sense that there’s some irritation.” 
Walls said “There are some grumbled words about how this has shifted the focus and been a distraction.” 
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

Jason Walls: Political Editor on the Prime Minister's delegation to Japan

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